What is the cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side?

The cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side is to subway which costs $3 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side?

The fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Rockefeller Center and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 50 St and arriving at Riverside Dr/W 82 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct train between Rockefeller Center and Upper West Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side?

The distance between Rockefeller Center and Upper West Side is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side without a car?

The best way to get from Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side?

The subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 86 St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side bus from?

Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 50 St station.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side train from?

Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.

Where does the Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side bus arrive?

Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Riverside Dr/W 82 St station.

Where does the Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side train arrive?

Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.

Where can I stay near Upper West Side?

There are 3850+ hotels available in Upper West Side.

Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 86 Stsubway B
12 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 50 St to Riverside Dr/W 82 Stbus M5
24 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Upper West Sidetaxi 2.6 mi
4 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Rockefeller Center to Upper West Sidewalk 2.3 mi
43 min
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 50 St to 86 Stsubway 1 / ...
15 min
$3
Subway, line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway D / ...
2. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 86 Stsubway 1 / ...
15 min
$3

Rockefeller Center to Upper West Side by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Rockefeller Center, NY, USA and Upper West Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 86 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 50 St to Riverside Dr/W 82 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min.

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