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How to get fromRockefeller Center to Long Island Cityby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Long Island City by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway via 5 Av/53 St

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    1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway E / ...
    9 min
    $3

  2. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Court Sq-23 Stsubway subway F / ...
    10 min
    $3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Queens Plaza South/28 Stbus bus Q32
    21 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 3.1 mi
    5 min
    $16–20

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Rockefeller Center to Long Island Citywalk walk 2.9 mi
    50 min

Rockefeller Center to Long Island City by foot and subway

Calendar2030Weekly Services
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Rockefeller Center, NY, USA and Long Island City, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Court Sq-23 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 52 St to Queens Plaza South/28 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min.

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