Your hassle-free guide to getting to the Rockefeller Center

The Rockefeller Center is located between W 49th Street and W 50th Street in bustling Midtown Manhattan within walking distance of popular landmarks including the St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Times Square.

Address: 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, United States | Find on Maps

Closest landmark: St. Patrick's Cathedral (0.1 miles)

Travel time: 25 minutes from the Flatiron Building

Closest stop: 6th Avenue & West 47th Street (154 ft) | Find on Maps

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The Rockefeller Center is well-connected by bus, thanks to its convenient location in Midtown Manhattan. Take bus M2 from Park Ave South/E 23rd Street to the Madison Av/E 49th Street bus stop or M7 from 6th Avenue & West 23rd Street to 6th Avenue & West 47th Street bus stop. Both bus stops are within walking distance, less than 100 meters from the Rockefeller Center.

Travel time: 11 to 13 minutes from the Flatiron Building

Closest stop: 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Center (75 ft) | Find on Maps

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Numerous subway options can help you reach the Rockefeller Center from the Flatiron Building. You could take the subway R from 23rd Street to 34th St-Herald Square. Then switch to line F and reach the 47-50 Street-Rockefeller Center subway station. Although you need to switch lines, this is the fastest route. Alternatively, you can take a direct subway (R line) from 23rd Street to the 49th Street subway station, which is about 0.2 miles from the Rockefeller Center. Subway lines F, W, and M also connect the Flatiron Building to the Rockefeller Center.