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How to get from Rockefeller Center to Times Square by bus and subway?

From Rockefeller Center to Times Square by bus and subway

To get from Rockefeller Center to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, take the N subway from 49 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Rt 17 & Linwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to subway station
Subway - N
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from 49 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    49 St
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    Middletown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 17 & Linwood Ave
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rockefeller Center to Times Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Rockefeller Center to Times Square in New York - New Jersey: take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Rt 17 & Linwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Port Authority Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.88 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    Middletown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 17 & Linwood Ave
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rockefeller Center to Times Square

The distance between Rockefeller Center, New York - New Jersey and Times Square, New York - New Jersey is approximately 23.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockefeller Center to Times Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center is located at West 50th Street, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is W 49th St & 5th Ave.

Subway stations close to Rockefeller Center:

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

Train stations close to Rockefeller Center:

  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Rockefeller Center:

  • W 49th St & 5th Ave
  • 5 Av/W 49 St
  • W 50th St & 6th Ave

Public transit stations close to Times Square, New York - New Jersey

Times Square is located at Times Square, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Emerson.

Train stations close to Times Square:

  • Emerson
  • Woodcliff Lake
  • Westwood

From Rockefeller Center to Times Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Rockefeller Center to Times Square in New York - New Jersey: take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Rt 17 & Linwood Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Walk to Times Square
Leaves from Port Authority Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.88 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    Middletown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt 17 & Linwood Ave
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to Times Square
    Walk to
    Times Square
    1.98 mi • 41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Times Square?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Subway line N, Bus line SHORTLINE HUDSON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rockefeller Center to Times Square?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line SHORTLINE HUDSON.

  • Is there a direct subway between Rockefeller Center and Times Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Rockefeller Center to Times Square?

    The N subway line goes from 49 St station near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockefeller Center to Times Square by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Rockefeller Center in Manhattan and Times Square in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Rockefeller Center to get to Times Square?

    Get on the N subway from the 49 St station near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Rockefeller Center and Times Square?

    Get off the subway at the Coney Island-Stillwell Av stop, which is closest to Times Square in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first bus from Rockefeller Center to Times Square?

    The first bus from Rockefeller Center in Manhattan to Times Square in New York - New Jersey is 300 - NYC - Middletown. It leaves the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at 4:10 AM.