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86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Center

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Center?

The cheapest way to get from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Center is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Center?

The fastest way to get from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Center is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $18.

Q: Is there a direct bus between 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) 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.

Q: Is there a direct train between 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) 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.

Q: How far is it from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Center?

The distance between 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) and Rockefeller Center is 2 miles.

Q: How do I travel from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Center without a car?

The best way to get from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Center without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Center?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) 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 / ...
15 min
$3
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 49th Streetsubway Q
15 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 50 Stbus M1 / ...
30 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Centertaxi 2.5 mi
5 min
$14–18
Subway via Lexington Av/63 St
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway Q / ...
2. Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway M / ...
18 min
$3
Bus via 5 Av/E 87 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 87 St to 5 Av/W 50 Stbus M1 / ...
30 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Centerwalk 2.2 mi
42 min

86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Center by foot and subway

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Map of how to get from 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) to Rockefeller Center.

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line), 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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