What is the cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan is to subway which costs $3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Rockefeller Center and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th Avenue & 56th Street and arriving at Broadway/Lispenard St. Services depart four times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Rockefeller Center and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and arriving at Broadway-Lafayette St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Rockefeller Center and Lower Manhattan is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan?

The subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Broadway-Lafayette St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan bus from?

Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5th Avenue & 56th Street station.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan train from?

Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.

Where does the Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/Lispenard St station.

Where does the Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Broadway-Lafayette St station.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3722+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Broadway-Lafayette Stsubway D / ...
11 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to Broadway/Lispenard Stbus BxM18
25 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattantaxi 3.3 mi
8 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattanwalk 3 mi
57 min
Bus via Broadway/Spring St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 46 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus M1
30 min
$2–7

Rockefeller Center to Lower Manhattan by foot and subway

3270Weekly Services

11 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to Broadway-Lafayette St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to Broadway/Lispenard St 4 times a day. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 19 min.

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