Bow Bridge: A Romantic Icon in Central Park

Walking

From the center of Red Bank, head towards the Red Bank train station located at 176 Monmouth St. Once at the station, take the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line train towards New York Penn Station. After approximately 30 minutes, you will arrive at New York Penn Station. Exit the station and head to the 8th Avenue exit. From there, walk towards 34th Street and catch the C subway line towards 59th Street – Columbus Circle. Get off at the 59th Street – Columbus Circle stop, then transfer to the N or Q subway line towards Times Square. Get off at the 42nd Street – Times Square station. From there, walk north on 7th Avenue to Central Park South. Enter Central Park and walk towards Bow Bridge, which is located on the west side of the park. Follow signs for the Bow Bridge, and enjoy your walk through the park.

Bus

From the center of Red Bank, walk to the nearest bus stop located on Broad Street. Catch the NJ Transit bus #834 towards New York Port Authority. The bus ride will take about 45 minutes to an hour. Once you arrive at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, exit and walk towards 8th Avenue. From there, head to the 59th Street – Columbus Circle subway station and take the C subway line towards 59th Street – Columbus Circle. Get off at the 59th Street – Columbus Circle stop, then transfer to the N or Q subway line towards Times Square. Get off at the 42nd Street – Times Square station. Walk north on 7th Avenue to Central Park South, then enter Central Park and make your way to Bow Bridge.