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How to get fromWashington Heights to Rockefeller Centerby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington Heights to Rockefeller Center by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 181 St to 50 Stsubway subway 1
    32 min
    $3

  2. Drive 7.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Heights to Rockefeller Centercar car 7.7 mi
    12 min
    $2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/W 48 Stbus bus BxM3
    36 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 7.7 mi
    12 min
    $30–40

  5. Bus via Broadway/W 176 St

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 176 St to 5 Av/W 52 Stbus bus M5
    56 min
    $3–8

  6. Bus via Broadway/W 176 St #2

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 176 St to 5 Av/W 49 Stbus bus M5
    1h 9m
    $3–8

Washington Heights to Rockefeller Center by subway and foot

Calendar1465Weekly Services
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.1 mi
  • Duration: 32 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 181 St to 50 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Sedgwick Av/Webb Av to 5 Av/W 48 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 34 min.

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