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Central Park to Rockefeller Center by subway

Quick answer: Take a downtown B train from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. The trip takes about 28 minutes door to door on a weekday. The B train comes about every 8 minutes during the day. The B train doesn't run from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr on weekends; the trip then uses another line. The B train doesn't run from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr between about 1 and 5 am; then the trip uses another line.

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Central Park to Rockefeller Center

Trip timeabout28min
How oftenAbout every 8 minutes
  • B
  1. Walk 12 minto 86 St
  2. B B trainFrom 86 St, downtown5 stops, about 8 min
  3. Get off at 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
  4. Rockefeller CenterWalk about 7 min

Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips

By Cobblehop · · Source: MTA schedules (fall 2026), checked November 7, 2026

Step by step

  1. Walk about 12 minutes from Central Park to 86 St.
  2. Take a downtown B train from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr. It's 5 stops, about 8 minutes.
  3. From 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr, walk about 7 minutes to Rockefeller Center.

Other ways to go

Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.

Times and frequency

From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.

DayFirst tripLast tripTypical tripB train in the daytime
WeekdaysAround the clock (another line late at night)28 minAbout every 8 minutes
SaturdayAround the clock (another line late at night)28 minNo B train trips
SundayAround the clock (another line late at night)28 minNo B train trips

Late at night

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 24 minutes. No B service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no B trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.

Tips for this trip

Step-free access

For the subway part of this trip: 86 St (B platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr (B platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.

What it costs

Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.

Central Park to Rockefeller Center: common questions

How do I get from Central Park to Rockefeller Center by public transit?

Take a downtown B train from 86 St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.

How long does it take?

About 28 minutes door to door on a weekday.

Do I have to change?

No. The B train goes all the way.

Does it run all night?

This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 24 minutes. No B service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no B trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.

How much does it cost?

Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.

Sources

Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:

Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.

Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.

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