How to get from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway?

From Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway

To get from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the F subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station to 23 St station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from W 23 St/Avenue Of the Americas station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

29min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23 St/Avenue Of the Americas
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers by bus

To get from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the 28 bus from 5th Ave @ 51st St station to E 23 St/Broadway station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from E 23 St/Broadway station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $5.65.

30min$5.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from 5th Ave @ 51st St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th Ave @ 51st St
    ID 1943
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Express - Fifth Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 23 St/Broadway
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 23 St/Broadway
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers

The distance between Rockefeller Center, Manhattan and Chelsea Piers, Manhattan is approximately 2.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is located at West 50th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 5th Ave & W 51st St.

Subway stations close to Rockefeller Center:

  • 5 Av/53 St
  • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
  • 49 St

Train stations close to Rockefeller Center:

  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Rockefeller Center:

  • 5th Ave & W 51st St
  • 5 Av/W 51 St
  • 5 Av/W 50 St

Public transit stations close to Chelsea Piers, Manhattan

Chelsea Piers is located at 11th Avenue, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 10 Av/W 21 St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • 23 St
  • 14 St / 8 Av
  • 18 St

Bus stations close to Chelsea Piers:

  • 10 Av/W 21 St
  • 10 Av/W 19 St
  • W 18 St / 10 Av

Related Routes

From Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers by bus

To get from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan, take the 28 bus from 5th Ave @ 51st St station to E 23 St/Broadway station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from E 23 St/Broadway station to 12 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $5.65.

30min$5.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Chelsea Piers
Leaves from 5th Ave @ 51st St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th Ave @ 51st St
    ID 1943
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Express - Fifth Avenue
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 23 St/Broadway
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 23 St/Broadway
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    12 Av/W 23 St
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea Piers
    Walk to
    Chelsea Piers
    11th Avenue
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Bus line F, Bus line M23-SBS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers?

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line M23-SBS.

  • Is there a direct subway between Rockefeller Center and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The F subway line goes from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station near Rockefeller Center to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Chelsea Piers in Manhattan

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Rockefeller Center and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Rockefeller Center to get to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    Get on the F subway from the 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Rockefeller Center and Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Coney Island-Stillwell Av stop, which is closest to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • When is the last train from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The last train from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan is the Journal Square - 33rd Street line. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 11:28 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers in Manhattan is 8 Avenue Local. It leaves the 5 Av/53 St station at 8:19 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers?

    The ride from Rockefeller Center to Chelsea Piers costs $2.90.