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How to get fromRoosevelt Island to Rockefeller Centerby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway subway M / ...
    11 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 52 Stbus bus Q32
    22 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 4.8 mi
    10 min
    $22–27

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Roosevelt Island to Rockefeller Centerwalk walk 4.4 mi
    1h 25m

Roosevelt Island to Rockefeller Center by subway and foot

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 52 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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