What is the cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square?

The cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square is to bus via 5 Av/W 17 St which costs $2 - $7 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square?

The fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th Avenue & 56th Street and arriving at 5 Av/W 27 St. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and Union Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and arriving at 14 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square?

The distance between Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree and Union Square is 2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square?

The subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 14 St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square bus from?

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5th Avenue & 56th Street station.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square train from?

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3556+ hotels available in Union Square.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square

Q: How do I travel from Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square without a car?

The best way to get from Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs .

There are 6 ways to get from Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square 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
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 14 StF / ...
10 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to 5 Av/W 27 StBxM18
14 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square1.8 mi
4 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to Union Square1.8 mi
33 min
Subway via 14 St-Union Sq
1. Take the subway from 49th Street to 14 St-Union SqN / ...
15 min
Bus via 5 Av/W 17 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 17 StM2 / ...
18 min
$2–7

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, NY, USA and Union Square, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 14 St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to 5 Av/W 27 St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 8 min.

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