What is the cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza?

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza is to subway which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza?

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Upper East Side and 30 Rockefeller Plaza?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 50 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper East Side and 30 Rockefeller Plaza?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 49th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza?

The distance between Upper East Side and 30 Rockefeller Plaza is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza without a car?

The best way to get from Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza without a car is to subway which takes 15 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza?

The subway from 86th Street to 49th Street takes 9 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza bus from?

Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 84 St station.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza train from?

Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza bus arrive?

Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 50 St station.

Where does the Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza train arrive?

Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 49th Street station.

Where can I stay near 30 Rockefeller Plaza?

There are 3669+ hotels available in 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza - 7 ways to travel via subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 49th Streetsubway Q
15 min
$3
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 51st Streetsubway 4 / ...
16 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 50 Stbus M1 / ...
23 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plazataxi 2.5 mi
6 min
$14–18
Bus via Lexington Av/E 86 St
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 86 St to Lexington Av/E 50 Stbus M102 / ...
27 min
$3–8
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from E 86 St/2 Av to W 86 St/Central Pk Westbus M86-Sbs
2. Take the subway from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway B
31 min
$6–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plazawalk 2.5 mi
47 min

Upper East Side to 30 Rockefeller Plaza by subway and foot

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and 30 Rockefeller Plaza, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street to 49th Street hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 50 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 21 min.

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