How to get from Central Park to Rockefeller Center by bus?

From Central Park to Rockefeller Center by bus

Take one direct bus from Central Park to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan: take the 28 bus from 5 Av/W 85 St Traverse station to 5th Ave @ 51st St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 16 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from Central Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Rockefeller Center on the Moovit app.

16min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Walk to Rockefeller Center
Leaves from 5 Av/W 85 St Traverse

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5 Av/W 85 St Traverse
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Nyc, 5th Ave.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave @ 51st St
    ID 1943
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rockefeller Center
    Walk to
    Rockefeller Center
    West 50th Street
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Park to Rockefeller Center

The distance between Central Park, Manhattan and Rockefeller Center, Manhattan is approximately 2.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 16 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park 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 Central Park to Rockefeller Center

To check the bus schedule from Central Park to Rockefeller Center using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Park) 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 Central Park to Rockefeller Center?

    The fastest way takes 16 minutes, using Bus line 28.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Central Park to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan in 16 min.

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

    The 28 bus line goes from 5 Av/W 85 St Traverse station near Central Park to 5th Ave @ 51st St station near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Central Park and Rockefeller Center in Manhattan by bus is about 16 min.

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

    Get on the 28 bus from the 5 Av/W 85 St Traverse stop near Central Park in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the bus at the 5th Ave @ 51st St stop, which is closest to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Central Park to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Central Park to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan is 8 Avenue Express. It leaves the 86 St station at 12:14 AM.

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

    The first bus from Central Park to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan is Harlem - East Village. It leaves the 5 Av/E 84 St stop at 12:16 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Central Park to Rockefeller Center?

    The ride from Central Park to Rockefeller Center costs $2.75.

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