What is the cheapest way to get from 86th Street to Rockefeller Center?

The cheapest way to get from 86th Street to Rockefeller Center is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 86th Street to Rockefeller Center?

The fastest way to get from 86th Street to Rockefeller Center is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between 86th Street and Rockefeller Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 87 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 50 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between 86th Street 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.

How far is it from 86th Street to Rockefeller Center?

The distance between 86th Street and Rockefeller Center is 2 miles.

How do I travel from 86th Street to Rockefeller Center without a car?

The best way to get from 86th Street to Rockefeller Center without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 86th Street to Rockefeller Center?

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

Where do I catch the 86th Street to Rockefeller Center bus from?

86th Street to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 87 St station.

Where do I catch the 86th Street to Rockefeller Center train from?

86th Street to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the 86th Street to Rockefeller Center bus arrive?

86th Street to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 50 St station.

Where does the 86th Street to Rockefeller Center train arrive?

86th Street to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 51st Street station.

Where can I stay near Rockefeller Center?

There are 3690+ hotels available in Rockefeller Center.

86th Street to Rockefeller Center - 7 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 7 ways to get from 86th Street 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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 87 St to 5 Av/W 50 Stbus M1 / ...
30 min
$2–8
Subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 49th Streetsubway Q
15 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 86th Street 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 84 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 53 Stbus M1 / ...
34 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from 86th Street to Rockefeller Centerwalk 2.2 mi
42 min

86th Street to Rockefeller Center by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between 86th Street, 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 87 St to 5 Av/W 50 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

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