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How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Rockefeller Centerby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Rockefeller Center by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 41 St to Madison Av/E 48 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    13 min
    $2–8

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 4,760 ft
    1 min
    $9–12

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Rockefeller Centerwalk walk 3,390 ft
    12 min

  4. Bus via Madison Av/E 52 St

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 42 St to Madison Av/E 52 Stbus bus Q32
    14 min
    $3–8

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Rockefeller Center by foot and bus

Calendar2029Weekly Services
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,130 ft
  • Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 41 St to Madison Av/E 48 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 5 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

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