There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller CtrB
12 min$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 50 StM2 / ...
21 min$2–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree2.5 mi
6 min$14–18Walk
- Take the foot from Manhattan to Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree2.1 mi
39 min
Manhattan to Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is to subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 50 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.
The subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Manhattan to Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 84 St station.
Manhattan to Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Manhattan to Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 50 St station.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 50 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 20 min.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 50 St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Bali: What to do if Mount Agung erupts, How to get from Florence to Rome, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.
There are 3351+ hotels available in Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.






