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How to get from116 St-Columbia University to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from 116 St-Columbia University to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 1 subway via 42 St-Times Square

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    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1
    22 min
    $3
  2. Bus via W 31 St/6 Av

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 116 St to W 31 St/6 Avbus bus M5
    1h
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 116 St-Columbia University to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 4.9 mi
    10 min
    $22–27
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from 116 St-Columbia University to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 26m
  5. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 1
    24 min
    $3
  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 116 St to E 32 St/5 Avbus bus M4 / ...
    1h 12m
    $3–8

116 St-Columbia University to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between 116 St-Columbia University, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 116 St to W 31 St/6 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 55 min.

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