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How to get fromStrand Bookstore to Central Parkby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Strand Bookstore to Central Park by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 4 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    25 min
    $3

  2. Line 6 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 77 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from E 79 St/Lexington Av to E 79 St Transverse/Central Parkbus bus M79-Sbs
    27 min
    $6–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Sq East/E 15 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    55 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Strand Bookstore to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)taxi taxi 3.2 mi
    8 min
    $17–21

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Strand Bookstore to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)walk walk 2.8 mi
    54 min

Strand Bookstore to Central Park by foot and subway

Calendar3042Weekly Services
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.5 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Strand Bookstore, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Union Sq East/E 15 St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 43 min.

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