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How to get fromRockefeller Center to Coney Islandby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Coney Island 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 Brighton Beachsubway subway B
    47 min
    $3

  2. Bus via 5 Av/W 44 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 44 St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 Stbus bus X28 / ...
    1h 17m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Coney Islandtaxi taxi 15 mi
    28 min
    $70–85

  4. Drive  15 mi

    1. Drive from Rockefeller Center to Coney Islandcar car 15 mi
    28 min
    $3–4

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 Stbus bus X28 / ...
    1h 18m
    $3–8

Rockefeller Center to Coney Island by foot and subway

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Rockefeller Center, NY, USA and Coney Island, Kings County, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Brighton Beach every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 44 St to Cropsey Av/Bay 49 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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