Central Park to DUMBO by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown B train from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq, then take a downtown F train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to York St. The trip takes about 42 minutes door to door on a weekday (40 to 44 depending on the connection). The B train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. The B train doesn't run from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq on weekends; the trip then uses another line. The B train doesn't run from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Central Park to DUMBO
- B
- F
- Walk 12 minto 86 St
- B B trainFrom 86 St, downtown8 stops, about 14 min
- Change at W 4 St-Wash Sq
- F F trainFrom W 4 St-Wash Sq, downtown5 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at York St
- DUMBOWalk about 2 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 W 4 St-Wash Sq. It's 8 stops, about 14 minutes.
- Take a downtown F train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to York St. It's 5 stops, about 10 minutes.
- From York St, walk about 2 minutes to DUMBO.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown C train from 86 St to High St: about 49 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) | 42 min | About every 8 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 45 min | No B train trips | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 49 min | No B train trips | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 53 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 East Broadway. The next stop is York St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass: between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 86 St (B platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; W 4 St-Wash Sq (B platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; W 4 St-Wash Sq (F platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; York St (F 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 DUMBO: common questions
How do I get from Central Park to DUMBO by public transit?
Take a downtown B train from 86 St to W 4 St-Wash Sq, then take a downtown F train from W 4 St-Wash Sq to York St.
How long does it take?
About 42 minutes door to door on a weekday, 40 to 44 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 45 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at W 4 St-Wash Sq.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 53 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 DUMBO
- LaGuardia Airport to DUMBO
- Penn Station to DUMBO
- 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)
- DUMBO: 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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