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How to get from52nd Street to Rockefeller Centerby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from 52nd Street to Rockefeller Center by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/53rd Street to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway subway F / ...
    9 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E 49 St/3 Av to W 49 St/5 Avbus bus M50
    12 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 52nd Street to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 1 mi
    1 min
    $10–12
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from 52nd Street to Rockefeller Centerwalk walk 2,770 ft
    10 min

52nd Street to Rockefeller Center by foot and subway

Calendar795Weekly Services
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between 52nd Street, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/53rd Street to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 49 St/3 Av to W 49 St/5 Av every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 7 min.

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