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 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 20 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 5 Av/E 79 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 50 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 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 bus which takes 20 min and costs $3 - $8.

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

The bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 50 St takes 17 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

79th Street to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 79 St 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 MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 50 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 3669+ hotels available in Rockefeller Center.

79th Street to Rockefeller Center - 4 ways to travel via bus, and line 6 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from 79th Street to Rockefeller Center by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 50 Stbus M1 / ...
20 min
$3–8
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 77 St to 51st Streetsubway 4 / ...
20 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 79th Street to Rockefeller Centertaxi 1.9 mi
4 min
$12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from 79th Street to Rockefeller Centerwalk 1.6 mi
30 min

79th Street to Rockefeller Center by foot and bus

1836Weekly Services

20 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 50 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 17 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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