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How to get fromForest Hills to Rockefeller Centerby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway via 5 Av/53 St

    best
    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 5 Av/53 Stsubway subway E / ...
    22 min
    $3

  2. Drive  9.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Centercar car 9.3 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St to 6th Ave/West 51st Streetbus bus Qm12 / ...
    40 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Forest Hills to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 9.3 mi
    17 min
    $35–50

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway subway F / ...
    22 min
    $3

  6. Bus via Queens Blvd/78 Av

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/78 Av to Madison Av/E 49 Stbus bus Qm63 / ...
    52 min
    $3–8

Forest Hills to Rockefeller Center by subway and foot

Calendar2030Weekly Services
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.2 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to 5 Av/53 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Metropolitan Av/Alderton St to 6th Ave/West 51st Street hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 37 min.

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