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Directions to Rockefeller Plaza (Manhattan) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Rockefeller Plaza

  • BusBus: 50TH ST, BM2, BXM4, BXM8, M55.
  • TrainTrain: BABYLON BRANCH, FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, HARLEM, YEL, CITY TERMINAL ZONE.
  • SubwaySubway: 1, 6X, B, F, M.

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Subway stations near Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan

  • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, 1 min walk,
  • 49 St, 4 min walk,
  • 5 Av/53 St, 5 min walk,

Bus stops near Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan

  • 5 Av/W 51 St, 2 min walk,
  • 5th Ave @ 51st St, 3 min walk,
  • E 50 St/5 Av, 3 min walk,
  • 6 Av/W 50 St, 3 min walk,
  • W 49th St & 5th Ave, 3 min walk,
  • 5th Ave & W 51st St, 3 min walk,
  • 5 Av/W 50 St, 3 min walk,
  • 5 Av/W 52 St, 3 min walk,
  • 5 Av/W 49 St, 3 min walk,
  • 6 Av/W 51 St, 3 min walk,

Train station near Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan

  • Grand Central Madison, 8 min walk,

Bus lines to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan

  • BXM6, Parkchester - Midtown,
  • BXM7, Co-Op City - Midtown,
  • BXM8, Pelham Bay/City Island - Midtown,
  • BXM9, Throgs Neck - Midtown Express,
  • BXM10, Williamsbridge/Morris Park - Midtown,
  • BXM11, Wakefield - Midtown,
  • 28, 23rd St @ 5th Ave,
  • M50, West Side 42 St Pier Crosstown,
  • SIM1C, Eltingville - Manhattan Express,
  • SIM3, Pt. Richmond - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • SIM3C, Pt. Richmond - Manhattan Express,
  • SIM10, Eltingville - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • M5, Limited Washington Heights Gw Bridge,
  • M7, Harlem 147 St Via 6 Av Via Amsterdam,
  • 50TH ST, Midtown / W 39th Street,
  • SHORTLINE HUDSON, Nanuet,
  • M2, Washington Heights - East Village,
  • M3, Fort George - East Village,
  • X27, Bay Ridge Shore Rd Via Broadway,
  • X28, Coney Island Sea Gate Via Broadway,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Rockefeller Plaza?

    The closest stations to Rockefeller Plaza are:

    • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr is 15 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • 5 Av/W 51 St is 155 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • 5th Ave @ 51st St is 170 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • E 50 St/5 Av is 177 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 6 Av/W 50 St is 179 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • W 49th St & 5th Ave is 191 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 5th Ave & W 51st St is 194 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 5 Av/W 50 St is 197 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 5 Av/W 52 St is 211 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 5 Av/W 49 St is 225 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 6 Av/W 51 St is 241 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • 49 St is 319 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • 5 Av/53 St is 341 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Grand Central Madison is 596 yards away, 8 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Rockefeller Plaza?

    These bus lines stop near Rockefeller Plaza: 50TH ST, BM2, BXM4, BXM8, M55, QM18, QM24.

  • Which train lines stop near Rockefeller Plaza?

    These train lines stop near Rockefeller Plaza: BABYLON BRANCH, FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, HARLEM, YEL.

  • Which subway lines stop near Rockefeller Plaza?

    These subway lines stop near Rockefeller Plaza: 1, 6X, B, F, M.

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan?

    The nearest subway station to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan is 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan?

    The nearest train station to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan is Grand Central Madison. It’s a 8 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan?

    The nearest bus station to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan is 5 Av/W 51 St. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan?

    The D is the first subway that goes to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:01 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan?

    The N is the last subway that goes to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 4:01 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan?

    The CITY TERMINAL ZONE is the first train that goes to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 5:25 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan?

    The CITY TERMINAL ZONE is the last train that goes to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 1:54 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan?

    The SIM1C is the first bus that goes to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:07 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan?

    The SIM1C is the last bus that goes to Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 3:07 AM.

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