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How to get fromLower East Side to Rockefeller Centerby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Lower East Side to Rockefeller Center by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Delancey St-Essex St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway subway F / ...
    18 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 46 Stbus bus M1
    35 min
    $3–8

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Corlears Hook to East 34th Streetferry ferry Sb
    38 min
    $5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower East Side to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 3.9 mi
    9 min
    $20–24

  5. Bus via 3 Av/E 47 St

    1. Take the bus from Bowery/Grand St to 3 Av/E 47 Stbus bus M103
    40 min
    $3–8

  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Lower East Side to Rockefeller Centerwalk walk 3.5 mi
    1h 8m

Lower East Side to Rockefeller Center by subway and foot

Calendar1764Weekly Services
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.8 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Lower East Side, NY, USA and Rockefeller Center, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Delancey St-Essex St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 46 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 29 min.

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