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How to get fromRockefeller Center to 79 Stby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to 79 St by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 79 Stsubway subway D
    45 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to 86 St/14 Avbus bus X28 / ...
    1h 23m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to 79 Sttaxi taxi 11.7 mi
    24 min
    $45–60

  4. Drive 11.7 mi

    1. Drive from Rockefeller Center to 79 Stcar car 11.7 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

Rockefeller Center to 79 St by foot and subway

Calendar956Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Rockefeller Center, NY, USA and 79 St, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 79 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to 86 St/14 Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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