What is the cheapest way to get from 79th Street to Rockefeller Center?

The cheapest way to get from 79th Street to Rockefeller Center is to line 28 bus which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street to Rockefeller Center?

The fastest way to get from 79th Street to Rockefeller Center is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between 79th Street and Rockefeller Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th Avenue & 85th Street and arriving at 5Th Ave @ 51St St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between 79th Street and Rockefeller Center?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 77 St and arriving at 51st Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from 79th Street to Rockefeller Center?

The distance between 79th Street and Rockefeller Center is 2 miles.

How do I travel from 79th Street to Rockefeller Center without a car?

The best way to get from 79th Street to Rockefeller Center without a car is to line 28 bus which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 79th Street to Rockefeller Center?

The line 28 bus from 5th Avenue & 85th Street to 5Th Ave @ 51St St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to Rockefeller Center bus from?

79th Street to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from 5th Avenue & 85th Street station.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to Rockefeller Center train from?

79th Street to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by MTA, depart from 77 St station.

Where does the 79th Street to Rockefeller Center bus arrive?

79th Street to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at 5Th Ave @ 51St St station.

Where does the 79th Street to Rockefeller Center train arrive?

79th Street to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 51st Street station.

Where can I stay near Rockefeller Center?

There are 3755+ hotels available in Rockefeller Center.

79th Street to Rockefeller Center - 6 ways to travel via line 28 bus, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from 79th Street to Rockefeller Center by bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Line 28 bus
best
1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & 85th Street to 5Th Ave @ 51St Stbus 28
16 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 49 Stbus M4
24 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 79th Street to Rockefeller Centertaxi 1.9 mi
4 min
$12–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from 79th Street to Rockefeller Centerwalk 1.6 mi
30 min
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 77 St to 51st Streetsubway 4 / ...
20 min
$3
Bus via 5 Av/W 53 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 53 Stbus M1 / ...
25 min
$3–8

79th Street to Rockefeller Center by foot and bus

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16 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between 79th Street, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from 5th Avenue & 85th Street to 5Th Ave @ 51St St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 77 St to 51st Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min.

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