There are 5 ways to get from Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fordham to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
56 min$6–11Drive 9.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Centercar 9.2 mi
21 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 51 Stbus BxM11
1h 5m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Centertaxi 9.2 mi
21 min$35–45Bus via Broadway/W 145 St
- Take the bus from Southern Blvd/E 183 St to W 145 St/Broadwaybus Bx19
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 145 St to 5 Av/W 49 Stbus M4 / ...
2h 44m$6–15
Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd and arriving at 5 Av/W 51 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fordham and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Bronx Zoo and Rockefeller Center is 11 miles. The road distance is 9.2 miles.
The best way to get from Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs $6 - $11.
The train from Fordham to Grand Central Terminal takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd station.
Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Fordham station.
The best way to get from Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center is to train which takes 56 min and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Bronx Zoo, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Fordham to Grand Central Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 51 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 53 min.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Fordham to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $6–8
- Peak
- $9–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 51 St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Southern Blvd/E 183 St to W 145 St/Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Broadway/W 145 St to 5 Av/W 49 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 51 St station.
Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center is 9 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Bronx Zoo to Rockefeller Center.
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