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There are 4 ways to get from Pier 40 to Central Park by subway, bus, or taxi

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  1. Subway via 81 St-Museum of Natural History

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    1. Take the subway from Spring St to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway subway A / ...
    40 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hudson St/W Houston St to 8 Av/W 56 Stbus bus M20
    2. Take the bus from 8 Av/W 57 St to Central Park West/W 84 Stbus bus M10
    1h 6m
    $6–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pier 40 to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)taxi taxi 4 mi
    10 min
    $19–24

  4. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Spring St to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    40 min
    $3

Pier 40 to Central Park by foot and subway

Calendar895Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Pier 40, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Spring St to 81 St-Museum of Natural History every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pier 40 to Central Park via Hudson St/W Houston St, 8 Av/W 56 St, 8 Av/W 57 St, and Central Park West/W 84 St in around 1h 6m.

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