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How to get fromCentral Park Zoo to Rockefeller Centerby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Central Park Zoo to Rockefeller Center by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 61 St to 5 Av/W 50 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    13 min
    $3–8

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/59 St to 49th Streetsubway subway N / ...
    16 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Central Park Zoo to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 1.2 mi
    2 min
    $10–13

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Central Park Zoo to Rockefeller Centerwalk walk 4,500 ft
    16 min

  5. Bus via 5 Av/W 47 St

    1. Take the bus from E 60 St/Madison Av to 5 Av/W 47 Stbus bus Q32
    19 min
    $3–8

  6. Bus via East 67th Street & Madison Avenue

    1. Take the bus from East 67th Street & Madison Avenue to NYC - 52nd St & Madison Avebus bus South Mtn Special to NYC
    23 min
    $8–12

Central Park Zoo to Rockefeller Center by foot and bus

Calendar1370Weekly Services
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,660 ft
  • Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Central Park Zoo, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 61 St to 5 Av/W 50 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/59 St to 49th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min.

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