What is the cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street?

The fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Rockefeller Center and 86th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 52 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 83 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Rockefeller Center and 86th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 51st Street and arriving at 86th Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street?

The distance between Rockefeller Center and 86th Street is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street?

The line 6 subway from 51st Street to 86th Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to 86th Street bus from?

Rockefeller Center to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 52 St station.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to 86th Street train from?

Rockefeller Center to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 51st Street station.

Where does the Rockefeller Center to 86th Street bus arrive?

Rockefeller Center to 86th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 83 St station.

Where does the Rockefeller Center to 86th Street train arrive?

Rockefeller Center to 86th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86th Street station.

Where can I stay near 86th Street?

There are 3861+ hotels available in 86th Street.

Rockefeller Center to 86th Street - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 51st Street to 86th Streetsubway 4 / ...
15 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus M1 / ...
32 min
$2–8
Subway
1. Take the subway from 49th Street to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
16 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to 86th Streettaxi 2.2 mi
5 min
$13–17
Subway via Lexington Av/63 St
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Lexington Av/63 Stsubway M / ...
2. Take the subway from Lexington Av/63 St to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
17 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Rockefeller Center to 86th Streetwalk 2.2 mi
42 min

Rockefeller Center to 86th Street by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Rockefeller Center, NY, USA and 86th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 51st Street to 86th Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 83 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

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