Is there a direct bus between Rockefeller Center and 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 52 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 86 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 Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

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.

Where can I stay near 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

There are 2858+ hotels available in 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line).

Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

The cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

The fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $17.

Q: How far is it from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

The distance between Rockefeller Center and 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) is 2 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) without a car?

The best way to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)?

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

How to get fromRockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)

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There are 7 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) 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
Subway
1. Take the subway from 49th Street to 86th Streetsubway Q / ...
16 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 86 Stbus M1 / ...
29 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)taxi 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
Bus via Madison Av/E 83 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus M1 / ...
29 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line)walk 2.2 mi
42 min

Rockefeller Center to 86th Street Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line) 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 Station (IRT Lexington Avenue Line), 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 86 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 20 min.

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