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How to get fromLower Manhattan to Rockefeller Centerby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Rockefeller Center by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctrsubway subway D / ...
    11 min
    $3

  2. Bus

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Rockefeller Centertaxi taxi 3.3 mi
    7 min
    $17–21

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Lower Manhattan to Rockefeller Centerwalk walk 3 mi
    57 min

Lower Manhattan to Rockefeller Center by subway and foot

Calendar3270Weekly Services
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Broadway-Lafayette St to 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 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 31 min.

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