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How to get fromUpper Manhattan to Central Parkby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 125 St to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    15 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 St to 5 Av/E 84 Stbus bus M2
    30 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper Manhattan to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi taxi 5,150 ft
    1 min
    $9–12

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Upper Manhattan to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)walk walk 3.5 mi
    1h 6m

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from W 125 St/Adam C Powell Blvd to W 125 St/Frederick Douglass Blvdbus bus
    2. Take the subway from 125 St to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    3. Take the bus from W 86 St/Central Park West to 86 St Transverse /Central Parkbus bus
    22 min
    $9–18

Upper Manhattan to Central Park by subway and foot

Calendar1447Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.5 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Upper Manhattan, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 125 St to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 125 St to 5 Av/E 84 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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