How to Get to Rockefeller Center by Subway
Rockefeller Center is one of New York City's most popular tourist attractions. It is home to Radio City Music Hall, NBC Studios, Top of the Rock Observation Deck, more than 100 upscale shops, dozens of restaurants and much more. Fortunately, its convenient midtown Manhattan location makes it as accessible as it is popular. Rockefeller Center is well-served by public transportation and easily reached by subway.
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Take the F, D, B or M trains. The most direct route to Rockefeller Center by subway is to ride the F, D, B or M trains, which run along Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) in Manhattan. On weekdays, each of those trains stops at the 47th to 50th Street Rockefeller Center stop. On weekends and late nights, only the F and D trains stop at Rockefeller Center. The B train operates on weekdays only, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Similarly, the M train does not run in Manhattan on weekends.
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Take the 1 train to the 50th Street stop, if this is a more convenient option. The 1 train runs along Broadway and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan and stops at 50th Street at all times. You'll get off the train at 50th Street and Broadway. On 50th Street, walk two blocks east. Rockefeller Center is on Sixth Avenue.
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Take the 6 train to the 51st Street stop, if this option works better. The 6 train runs along Lexington Avenue in midtown Manhattan and stops at 51st Street at all times. You'll get off the train at 51st Street and Lexington Avenue. Don't exit the station at Third Avenue, which takes you another block in the wrong direction. On 51st Street, walk one block south to 50th Street and walk four blocks west to Rockefeller Center.
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Take the N, R or Q trains to the 49th Street stop, if this is an easier option. These trains run along Broadway and Seventh Avenue in midtown Manhattan. The N train stops at 49th Street at all times. The R train does not operate late nights (from 11 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.). The Q train does not always operate or sometimes skips the 49th Street station. You'll get off the train at 49th Street and Seventh Avenue. On 49th Street, walk one block east and one block north to Rockefeller Center.
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Transfer to one of the above trains if you are taking some other train. For example, if you are coming from JFK Airport, riding the A train, you can transfer to the F, D, B or M trains at West 4th Street/Washington Square. There are numerous transfer points between all New York City subway lines. Consult an updated subway map, posted on trains and available online or in subway stations, to see where you can transfer.
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