What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center is to subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $10 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 32 St/Broadway and arriving at Madison Av/E 47 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center?

The distance between Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center is 1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center?

The subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center bus from?

Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 32 St/Broadway station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center train from?

Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center bus arrive?

Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 47 St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center train arrive?

Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.

Where can I stay near Rockefeller Center?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Rockefeller Center.

Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center - 5 ways to travel via subway

Q: How do I travel from Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway B / ...
8 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from W 32 St/Broadway to Madison Av/E 47 Stbus Q32
22 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Rockefeller Centertaxi 1 mi
2 min
$10–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Empire State Building to Rockefeller Centerwalk 4,860 ft
17 min
Bus via Madison Av/E 35 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 48 Stbus M1 / ...
16 min
$3–8

Empire State Building to Rockefeller Center by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.1 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 32 St/Broadway to Madison Av/E 47 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min.

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