How to get fromMerrick to Rockefeller Centerby train, car, taxi or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Merrick to Rockefeller Center by train, car, taxi, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merrick to Grand Central Terminaltrain Babylon Branch
57 min
$7–17
Drive 26.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Merrick to Rockefeller Centercar 26.6 mi
41 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Merrick to Rockefeller Centertaxi 26.6 mi
41 min
$240–290
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Merrick to Jamaicatrain Babylon Branch
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 5 Av/53 Stsubway E
59 min
$9–14

Merrick to Rockefeller Center by train and foot

129Weekly Services

57 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.1 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Merrick to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–17 and the journey takes 46 min.

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Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is a large complex consisting of 19 high-rise commercial buildings covering 22 acre between 48th and 51st Streets in New York City. Commissioned by the Rockefeller family, it is located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, spanning the area between Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue.

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