How to get from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center by subway?

By subway

Take one direct subway from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan: take the 1 subway from Wtc Cortlandt station to 50 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

27min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Walk to Rockefeller Center
Leaves from Wtc Cortlandt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Van Cortlandt Park-242 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    50 St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rockefeller Center
    Walk to
    Rockefeller Center
    West 50th Street
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via R

Take one direct subway from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan: take the R subway from Cortlandt St station to 49 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

33min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Walk to Rockefeller Center
Leaves from Cortlandt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Cortlandt St
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    49 St
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rockefeller Center
    Walk to
    Rockefeller Center
    West 50th Street
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center

The distance between Ground Zero, Manhattan and Rockefeller Center, Manhattan is approximately 4.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ground Zero

Ground Zero is located at Ground Zero, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Cortlandt St.

Subway stations close to Ground Zero:

  • Cortlandt St
  • Park Place
  • Wtc Cortlandt

Train stations close to Ground Zero:

  • World Trade Center

Bus stations close to Ground Zero:

  • Trinity Pl North Of Cedar St
  • Church St & Liberty St
  • Church St/Fulton St

Public transit stations close to Rockefeller Center, Manhattan

Rockefeller Center is located at West 50th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 6 Av/W 48 St.

Subway stations close to Rockefeller Center:

  • 5 Av/53 St
  • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
  • 49 St

Train stations close to Rockefeller Center:

  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Rockefeller Center:

  • 6 Av/W 48 St
  • 5 Av/W 49 St
  • 6 Av/W 51 St

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway via R

Take one direct subway from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan: take the R subway from Cortlandt St station to 49 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

33min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Walk to Rockefeller Center
Leaves from Cortlandt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Cortlandt St
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    49 St
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rockefeller Center
    Walk to
    Rockefeller Center
    West 50th Street
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line R.

  • Is there a direct subway between Ground Zero and Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan in 27 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    The 1 subway line goes from Wtc Cortlandt station near Ground Zero to Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station near Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Ground Zero and Rockefeller Center in Manhattan by subway is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Ground Zero to get to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    Get on the 1 subway from the Wtc Cortlandt station near Ground Zero in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Ground Zero and Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Van Cortlandt Park-242 St station, which is closest to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

  • When is the last ferry from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    The last ferry from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan is the St. George line. It leaves the Battery Park City/Vesey St. station at 5:30 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center in Manhattan is Broadway - 7 Avenue Local. It leaves the Wtc Cortlandt station at 12:17 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center?

    The ride from Ground Zero to Rockefeller Center costs $2.90.

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