What is the fastest way to get from 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The fastest way to get from 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between 30 Rockefeller Plaza and Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 50 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 42 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

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30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to bus which costs $2 - $8 and takes 13 min.

Q: How far is it from 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The distance between 30 Rockefeller Plaza and Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 4162 feet.

Q: How do I travel from 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs $2 - $8.

Q: How long does it take to get from 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 42 St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus from?

30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 50 St station.

Q: Where does the 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus arrive?

30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 42 St station.

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There are 5 ways to get from 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 42 Stbus M1 / ...
13 min
$2–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationtaxi 4,910 ft
1 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from 30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationwalk 3,380 ft
12 min
Bus via NYC - 52nd St & Madison Ave
1. Take the bus from NYC - 52nd St & Madison Ave to NYC - 43th St & Madison Avebus Essex Express to NYC / ...
14 min
$8–12
Bus via 5th Avenue & 56th Street
1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to 5 Av/W 43 Stbus BxM18
16 min
$3–8

30 Rockefeller Plaza to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by foot and bus

1876Weekly Services

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Distance: 4,160 ft
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between 30 Rockefeller Plaza, NY, USA and Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

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