What is the cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Manhattan is to bus which costs $2 - $7 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Rockefeller Center and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 52 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 77 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Rockefeller Center and Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Rockefeller Center to Manhattan?

The distance between Rockefeller Center and Manhattan is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Rockefeller Center to Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Rockefeller Center to Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rockefeller Center to Manhattan?

The subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 86 St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to Manhattan bus from?

Rockefeller Center to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 52 St station.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to Manhattan train from?

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

Where does the Rockefeller Center to Manhattan bus arrive?

Rockefeller Center to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 77 St station.

Where does the Rockefeller Center to Manhattan train arrive?

Rockefeller Center to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at 86 St station.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 3424+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Rockefeller Center to Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Manhattan 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 86 StB
12 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 77 StM1 / ...
20 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Manhattan2.4 mi
6 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Rockefeller Center to Manhattan2.1 mi
40 min

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 12 min

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

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 86 St every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 77 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 15 min.

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