How to get from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center by bus?

Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center - Bus Schedule

The 50TH ST bus from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center runs from 6:22 AM to 7:02 PM, with departures every 10-50 min. The trip takes about 9 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center by bus

Take one direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan: take the 50TH ST bus from E 49th St & Madison Ave station to W 49th St & 8th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 9 min. The bus schedule from Grand Central Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rockefeller Center on the Moovit app.

9min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 50TH ST50TH ST
Walk to Rockefeller Center
Leaves from E 49th St & Madison Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 49th St & Madison Ave
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 50TH ST50TH ST
    Wait for bus
    50TH ST
    Midtown / W 39th Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 49th St & 8th Ave
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rockefeller Center
    Walk to
    Rockefeller Center
    319 W 48th St
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center

The distance between Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan and Rockefeller Center, Manhattan is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 9 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center

To check the bus schedule from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central Terminal) and destination (Rockefeller Center), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center?

    The fastest way takes 9 minutes, using Bus line 50TH ST.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan in 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    The 50TH ST bus line goes from E 49th St & Madison Ave station near Grand Central Terminal to W 49th St & 8th Ave station near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan by bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center in Manhattan by bus is about 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand Central Terminal to get to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    Get on the 50TH ST bus from the E 49th St & Madison Ave stop near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the W 49th St & 8th Ave stop, which is closest to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan is United Nations - W 42 St Pier. It leaves the E 42 St/Madison Av stop at 12:28 AM.

  • When is the last subway from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    The last subway from Grand Central Terminal to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan is the 42 St Shuttle line. It leaves the Grand Central-42 St station at 7:45 PM.

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