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How to get fromColumbia University to Rockefeller Centerby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia University to Rockefeller Center by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 50 Stsubway subway 1
    31 min
    $3
  2. Line 1 subway, subway

    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway 1
    2. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway subway D / ...
    31 min
    $3
  3. Bus via Broadway/W 116 St

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 116 St to 5 Av/W 49 Stbus bus M4 / ...
    1h 9m
    $3–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 4.5 mi
    8 min
    $21–26
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to 5 Av/W 49 Stbus bus M4 / ...
    1h 9m
    $3–8
  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Columbia University to Rockefeller Centerwalk walk 4 mi
    1h 17m

Columbia University to Rockefeller Center by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 50 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Broadway/W 116 St to 5 Av/W 49 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 57 min.

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