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How to get fromWashington Heights to Central Parkby subway, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington Heights to Central Park by subway, bus, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 168 St to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    23 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Frederick Douglass Blvd/W 158 St to Central Park West/W 84 Stbus bus M10
    47 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi taxi 4.4 mi
    7 min
    $21–25

  4. Bus via W 166 St/Saint Nicholas Av

    1. Take the bus from W 166 St/Saint Nicholas Av to 5 Av/E 84 Stbus bus M2 / ...
    59 min
    $3–8

Washington Heights to Central Park by subway and foot

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Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.7 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 168 St to 86 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Frederick Douglass Blvd/W 158 St to Central Park West/W 84 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 40 min.

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