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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Centerby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal 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 43 St to Madison Av/E 52 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    13 min
    $3–12

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 4,200 ft
    1 min
    $9–11

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Centerwalk walk 3,150 ft
    11 min

  4. Line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from MADISON AVE @ 39th ST to MADISON AVE @ 47th STbus bus 28
    15 min
    $3

Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center by foot and bus

Calendar2052Weekly Services
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,160 ft
  • Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 43 St to Madison Av/E 52 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min. Boxcar also services this route every 3 hours.

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