Central Park, New York City Travel Guide

Getting There

• Subway

  To reach Central Park by subway, locate the nearest subway station to your current location. If you are near Times Square, take the 1, 2, or 3 train from Times Square-42nd Street station. If you are near Grand Central Terminal, take the 7 train from Grand Central to 5th Ave-Bryant Park station. In both cases, travel towards the Uptown direction. Once you arrive at the 59th St-Columbus Circle station, exit the train and follow the signs to Central Park, which is right at the corner of 59th Street and 8th Avenue.

• Bus

  If you prefer taking a bus, find the nearest MTA bus stop. You can take the M5, M7, M10, or M20 buses which all stop along the edges of Central Park. For example, if you are near the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), you can catch the M5 bus going north on 6th Avenue. Stay on the bus until you reach the stop at 59th Street and 7th Avenue. From there, walk a short distance east to the park entrance.

• Walking

  If you are close enough to Central Park, consider walking. For instance, if you are in the area around The Plaza Hotel at 59th Street and 5th Avenue, simply walk north into the park through the entrance at 59th Street. You will immediately be immersed in the beauty of Central Park.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  For a more direct route, you can hail a yellow taxi or use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft. Simply input 'Central Park' into the app or tell the driver to take you to Central Park. Make sure to specify the area you want to visit, such as 'the south end of Central Park' near 59th Street.