What is the cheapest way to get from Washington Square Park to Central Park?

The cheapest way to get from Washington Square Park to Central Park is to subway which costs $3 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington Square Park to Central Park?

The fastest way to get from Washington Square Park to Central Park is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $18 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Washington Square Park and Central Park?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lafayette St/E 4 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 83 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington Square Park and Central Park?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from W 4 St-Wash Sq and arriving at 81 St-Museum of Natural History. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Washington Square Park to Central Park?

The distance between Washington Square Park and Central Park is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Washington Square Park to Central Park without a car?

The best way to get from Washington Square Park to Central Park without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Washington Square Park to Central Park?

The subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 81 St-Museum of Natural History takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Washington Square Park to Central Park bus from?

Washington Square Park to Central Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lafayette St/E 4 St station.

Where do I catch the Washington Square Park to Central Park train from?

Washington Square Park to Central Park train services, operated by MTA, depart from W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Where does the Washington Square Park to Central Park bus arrive?

Washington Square Park to Central Park bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 83 St station.

Where does the Washington Square Park to Central Park train arrive?

Washington Square Park to Central Park train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 81 St-Museum of Natural History station.

Where can I stay near Central Park?

There are 3007+ hotels available in Central Park.

Washington Square Park to Central Park - 7 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington Square Park to Central Park by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway A / ...
28 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus M1
1h 4m
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington Square Park to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)taxi 3.7 mi
8 min
$18–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from Washington Square Park to The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop)walk 3 mi
58 min
Subway via 86 St
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 86 Stsubway C / ...
28 min
$6–11
Subway #2
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 86 Stsubway C / ...
28 min
$3
Bus via 4 Av/E 10 St
1. Take the bus from 4 Av/E 10 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus M1 / ...
1h 5m
$3–8

Washington Square Park to Central Park by foot and subway

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 81 St-Museum of Natural History every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 49 min.

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