What is the cheapest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center?

The cheapest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center?

The fastest way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between 5 Av/E 85 St and Rockefeller Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 50 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between 5 Av/E 85 St and Rockefeller Center?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 51st Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center?

The distance between 5 Av/E 85 St and Rockefeller Center is 3 miles.

How do I travel from 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center without a car?

The best way to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 22 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center?

The line 6 subway from 86th Street to 51st Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center bus from?

5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 84 St station.

Where do I catch the 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center train from?

5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center bus arrive?

5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 50 St station.

Where does the 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center train arrive?

5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 51st Street station.

Where can I stay near Rockefeller Center?

There are 3934+ hotels available in Rockefeller Center.

5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 51st Streetsubway 4 / ...
22 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 50 Stbus M1 / ...
23 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Centertaxi 2.2 mi
5 min
$13–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from 5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Centerwalk 1.9 mi
35 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 49th Streetsubway Q
22 min
$3

5 Av/E 85 St to Rockefeller Center by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between 5 Av/E 85 St, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 51st Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 50 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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