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How to get fromRockefeller Center to Lower East Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Lower East Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Grand Stsubway subway B / ...
    14 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to Broadway/Lispenard Stbus bus BxM18
    25 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Lower East Sidetaxi taxi 3.7 mi
    9 min
    $18–23
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Rockefeller Center to Lower East Sidewalk walk 3.5 mi
    1h 8m
  5. Bus via Broadway/West Houston St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to Broadway/West Houston Stbus bus M1
    29 min
    $3–8

Rockefeller Center to Lower East Side by foot and subway

Calendar1506Weekly Services
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Grand St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to Broadway/Lispenard St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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