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86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Rockefeller Center

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

The cheapest way to get from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Rockefeller Center is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Rockefeller Center is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $15 - $19.

Q: Is there a direct bus between 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Rockefeller Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 86 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 50 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Q: Is there a direct train between 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) 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 (Second Avenue Subway) to Rockefeller Center?

The distance between 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) and Rockefeller Center is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Rockefeller Center without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 20 min and costs $3.

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

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

How to get from86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Rockefeller Center

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There are 6 ways to get from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) 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 / ...
20 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 86 St to Lexington Av/E 50 Stbus M102 / ...
31 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Rockefeller Centertaxi 2.7 mi
6 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Rockefeller Centerwalk 2.4 mi
46 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 49th Streetsubway Q
20 min
$3
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from E 86 St/2 Av to W 86 St/Central Pk Westbus M86-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway B
33 min
$6–10

86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Rockefeller Center by foot and subway

1812Weekly Services

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Map of how to get from 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway) to Rockefeller Center.

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between 86th Street Station (Second Avenue Subway), 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 Lexington Av/E 86 St to Lexington Av/E 50 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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