Financial District to Central Park by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown C train from Fulton St to 86 St. The trip takes about 45 minutes door to door on a weekday. The C train comes about every 9 minutes during the day. The C train doesn't run from Fulton St to 86 St between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.
Financial District to Central Park
- C
- Walk 9 minto Fulton St
- C C trainFrom Fulton St, uptown13 stops, about 25 min
- Get off at 86 St
- Central ParkWalk about 12 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 9 minutes from Financial District to Fulton St.
- Take an uptown C train from Fulton St to 86 St. It's 13 stops, about 25 minutes.
- From 86 St, walk about 12 minutes to Central Park.
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) | 45 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) | 42 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 48 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 81 St-Museum of Natural History. The next stop is 86 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Fulton St (C platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 86 St (C 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.
Financial District to Central Park: common questions
How do I get from Financial District to Central Park by public transit?
Take an uptown C train from Fulton St to 86 St.
How long does it take?
About 45 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 43 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The C 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 48 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 Financial District
- Financial District to JFK Airport
- Financial District to LaGuardia Airport
- Financial District to Times Square
- JFK Airport to Central Park
- LaGuardia Airport to Central Park
- Penn Station to Central 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)
- Financial District: 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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