Central Park to The Oculus, World Trade Center Transportation Hub by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from 86 St to Fulton St. The trip takes about 41 minutes door to door on a weekday (40 to 45 depending on the connection). The 4 or 5 train comes every few minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Central Park to The Oculus, World Trade Center Transportation Hub
- 4 / 5
- Walk 16 minto 86 St
- 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom 86 St, downtown5 stops, about 18 min
- Get off at Fulton St
- The Oculus, World Trade Center Transportation HubWalk about 7 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 16 minutes from Central Park to 86 St.
- Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from 86 St to Fulton St. It's 5 stops, about 18 minutes.
- From Fulton St, walk about 7 minutes to The Oculus, World Trade Center Transportation Hub.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown C train from 86 St to Fulton St: 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 49 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 86 St and Fulton St.
- Know your stop. Get ready after Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall. The next stop is Fulton St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- The World Trade Center PATH station is in the Oculus. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 86 St (4 platform) is only partly accessible (Uptown local only); Fulton St (4 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 The Oculus, World Trade Center Transportation Hub: common questions
How do I get from Central Park to The Oculus, World Trade Center Transportation Hub by public transit?
Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from 86 St to Fulton St.
How long does it take?
About 41 minutes door to door on a weekday, 40 to 45 depending on the connection. 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 49 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 Times Square
- Central Park to Empire State Building
- Central Park to Rockefeller Center
- JFK Airport to The Oculus, World Trade Center Transportation Hub
- 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)
- The Oculus, World Trade Center Transportation Hub: 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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