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How to get fromSouth Bronx to Central Parkby subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from South Bronx to Central Park by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Line 5 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 3 Av-149 St to 86th Streetsubway subway 5
    24 min
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Bronx to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi taxi 2.8 mi
    6 min
    $15–19

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from South Bronx to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)walk walk 4.9 mi
    1h 34m

  4. Line 5 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 3 Av-149 St to 86th Streetsubway subway 5
    2. Take the bus from E 86 St/3 Av to 86 St Transverse /Central Parkbus bus M86-Sbs
    25 min
    $6–11

South Bronx to Central Park by subway and foot

Calendar865Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.2 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between South Bronx, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 3 Av-149 St to 86th Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min.

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