What is the fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $8 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Rockefeller Center and Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 50 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 42 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus from?

Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 50 St station.

Where can I stay near Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

There are 2823+ hotels available in Grand Central–42nd Street Station.

Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station is to bus which costs $2 - $8 and takes 12 min.

Q: How far is it from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The distance between Rockefeller Center and Grand Central–42nd Street Station is 3932 feet.

Q: How do I travel from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station without a car?

The best way to get from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station without a car is to bus which takes 12 min and costs $2 - $8.

Q: How long does it take to get from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station?

The bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 42 St takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 42 Stbus M1 / ...
12 min
$2–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationtaxi 3,580 ft
1 min
$8–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Stationwalk 3,390 ft
12 min
Bus via NYC - 52nd St & Madison Ave
1. Take the bus from NYC - 52nd St & Madison Ave to NYC - 43th St & Madison Avebus Essex Express to NYC / ...
13 min
$8–12
Bus via 5th Avenue & 56th Street
1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to 5 Av/W 43 Stbus BxM18
15 min
$3–8

Rockefeller Center to Grand Central–42nd Street Station by foot and bus

1876Weekly Services

12 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,930 ft
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Rockefeller Center, NY, USA and Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 42 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min. Westchester County Bee-Line System also services this route every 4 hours.

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