9/11 Memorial & Museum to Central Park by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to 86 St. The trip takes about 41 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 4 or 5 train comes every few minutes during the day. It runs all night.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to Central Park
- 4 / 5
- Walk 8 minto Fulton St
- 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom Fulton St, uptown5 stops, about 16 min
- Get off at 86 St
- Central ParkWalk about 16 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 8 minutes from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Fulton St.
- Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to 86 St. It's 5 stops, about 16 minutes.
- From 86 St, walk about 16 minutes to Central Park.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 86 St, then take the M86 Select Bus Service bus from W 86 St/Broadway to W 86 St/Central Park West: about 45 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | 4 or 5 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 41 min | Every few minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 40 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 40 min | About every 4 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 48 minutes, and the 4 or 5 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 4 and 5 trains all stop at both Fulton St and 86 St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after 59 St. The next stop is 86 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Fulton St (4 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 86 St (4 platform) is only partly accessible (Uptown local only). Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to Central Park: common questions
How do I get from 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Central Park by public transit?
Take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Fulton St to 86 St.
How long does it take?
About 41 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 40 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 4 or 5 train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 48 minutes, and the 4 or 5 train comes about every 20 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- Central Park to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Times Square
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Empire State Building
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Rockefeller Center
- JFK Airport to Central Park
- LaGuardia Airport to Central Park
- Penn Station to Central Park
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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