Central Park to Javits Center by subway and bus
Quick answer: Take a downtown C train from 86 St to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the M34 Select Bus Service bus from W 34 St/8 Av to W 34 St/12 Av. The trip takes about 40 minutes door to door on a weekday (36 to 43 depending on the connection). The C train comes about every 9 minutes during the day. The C train doesn't run from 86 St to 34 St-Penn Station between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Central Park to Javits Center
- C
- M34 SBS
- Walk 12 minto 86 St
- C C trainFrom 86 St, downtown6 stops, about 10 min
- Change at 34 St-Penn StationWalk about 3 min
- M34 SBS M34 Select Bus Service busFrom W 34 St/8 Av5 stops, about 8 min
- Get off at W 34 St/12 Av
- Javits CenterWalk about 3 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 C train from 86 St to 34 St-Penn Station. It's 6 stops, about 10 minutes.
- At 34 St-Penn Station, walk about 3 minutes to W 34 St/8 Av for the M34 Select Bus Service bus.
- Take the M34 Select Bus Service bus from W 34 St/8 Av to W 34 St/12 Av. It's 5 stops, about 8 minutes.
- From W 34 St/12 Av, walk about 3 minutes to Javits Center.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown C train from 86 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take the M42 bus from W 42 St/8 Av to W 42 St/12 Av: about 42 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 | C train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 41 min | About every 9 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 43 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 41 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 45 minutes. No C service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no C trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 11 Av/W 34 St. The next stop is W 34 St/12 Av. 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 (C platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 34 St-Penn Station (C platform) is 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 Javits Center: common questions
How do I get from Central Park to Javits Center by public transit?
Take a downtown C train from 86 St to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the M34 Select Bus Service bus from W 34 St/8 Av to W 34 St/12 Av.
How long does it take?
About 40 minutes door to door on a weekday, 36 to 43 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 43 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at 34 St-Penn Station.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 45 minutes. No C service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no C 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 Javits Center
- LaGuardia Airport to Javits Center
- Penn Station to Javits Center
- 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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