Central Park to Lincoln Center by bus
Quick answer: Take the M10 bus from Central Park West/W 86 St to Broadway/W 63 St. The trip takes about 26 minutes door to door on a weekday (22 to 28 depending on the connection). The M10 bus comes about every 12 minutes during the day. The M10 bus runs only a few times from Central Park West/W 86 St to Broadway/W 63 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Central Park to Lincoln Center
- M10
- M10 M10 busFrom Central Park West/W 86 St11 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at Broadway/W 63 St
- Lincoln CenterWalk about 6 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take the M10 bus from Central Park West/W 86 St to Broadway/W 63 St. It's 11 stops, about 12 minutes.
- From Broadway/W 63 St, walk about 6 minutes to Lincoln Center.
Other ways to go
- Take the M11 bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to Columbus Av/W 63 St: about 28 minutes.
- Take the M7 bus from Columbus Av/W 86 St to Broadway/W 64 St: about 30 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 | M10 bus in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 28 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Saturday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 26 min | About every 10 minutes | |
| Sunday | Around the clock (another line late at night) | 26 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 25 minutes. The M10 bus runs only a few times from Central Park West/W 86 St to Broadway/W 63 St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Central Park West/W 64 St. The next stop is Broadway/W 63 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
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 Lincoln Center: common questions
How do I get from Central Park to Lincoln Center by public transit?
Take the M10 bus from Central Park West/W 86 St to Broadway/W 63 St.
How long does it take?
About 26 minutes door to door on a weekday, 22 to 28 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 26 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The M10 bus 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 25 minutes. The M10 bus runs only a few times from Central Park West/W 86 St to Broadway/W 63 St between about 1 and 5 am, so at that hour the trip uses another line.
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 Lincoln Center
- LaGuardia Airport to Lincoln Center
- Penn Station to Lincoln 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:
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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