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How to get from36th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from 36th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 36 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    20 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to W 37 St/5 Avbus bus Q32
    45 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 36th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 3.7 mi
    7 min
    $18–23
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from 36th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 3.5 mi
    1h 2m

36th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line) to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar1563Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between 36th Street Station (IND Queens Boulevard Line), NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 36 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to W 37 St/5 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 29 min.

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