9/11 Memorial & Museum to Rockefeller Center by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 50 St. The trip takes about 30 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 1 train comes about every 5 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to Rockefeller Center
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- Walk 3 minto WTC Cortlandt
- 1 1 trainFrom WTC Cortlandt, uptown12 stops, about 16 min
- Get off at 50 St
- Rockefeller CenterWalk about 11 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 3 minutes from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to WTC Cortlandt.
- Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 50 St. It's 12 stops, about 16 minutes.
- From 50 St, walk about 11 minutes to Rockefeller Center.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | 1 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 30 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 30 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 30 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 30 minutes, and the 1 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Times Sq-42 St. The next stop is 50 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Between West 48th and West 51st streets, and Fifth and Sixth avenues. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: WTC Cortlandt (1 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 50 St (1 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
9/11 Memorial & Museum to Rockefeller Center: common questions
How do I get from 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Rockefeller Center by public transit?
Take an uptown 1 train from WTC Cortlandt to 50 St.
How long does it take?
About 30 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 30 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 1 train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 30 minutes, and the 1 train comes about every 20 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Times Square
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Empire State Building
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum to Central Park
- JFK Airport to Rockefeller Center
- LaGuardia Airport to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Rockefeller Center: visitor information
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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