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How to get fromRockefeller Center to Columbus Circleby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Columbus Circle by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway B / ...
    6 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 50 St to Central Park South/Columbus Circlebus bus M5 / ...
    12 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Columbus Circletaxi taxi 1.2 mi
    2 min
    $10–13
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Rockefeller Center to Columbus Circlewalk walk 4,880 ft
    17 min

Rockefeller Center to Columbus Circle by foot and subway

Calendar1506Weekly Services
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rockefeller Center, NY, USA and Columbus Circle, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 50 St to Central Park South/Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 10 min.

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