Central Park to Bryant Park by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown B train from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Pk. The trip takes about 29 minutes door to door on a weekday. The B train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. The B train doesn't run from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Pk on weekends; the trip then uses another line. The B train doesn't run from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Pk between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Central Park to Bryant Park
- B
- Walk 12 minto 86 St
- B B trainFrom 86 St, downtown6 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at 42 St-Bryant Pk
- Bryant ParkWalk about 7 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 12 minutes from Central Park to 86 St.
- Take a downtown B train from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Pk. It's 6 stops, about 10 minutes.
- From 42 St-Bryant Pk, walk about 7 minutes to Bryant Park.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown C train from 86 St to 59 St-Columbus Circle, then take a downtown D train from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 42 St-Bryant Pk: about 32 minutes.
- Take the M2 bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 42 St: about 34 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 | B train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 29 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 29 min | No B train trips | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 29 min | No B train trips | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 32 minutes. No B service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no B trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The next stop is 42 St-Bryant Pk. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 86 St (B platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 42 St-Bryant Pk/5 Av (B platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations. 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.
Central Park to Bryant Park: common questions
How do I get from Central Park to Bryant Park by public transit?
Take a downtown B train from 86 St to 42 St-Bryant Pk.
How long does it take?
About 29 minutes door to door on a weekday.
Do I have to change?
No. The B 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 32 minutes. No B service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no B trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
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 Times Square
- Central Park to Empire State Building
- Central Park to Rockefeller Center
- JFK Airport to Bryant 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)
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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