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42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 9 min.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $9 - $12.

Q: Is there a direct bus between 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 9 Av/W 40 St and arriving at W 34 St/Broadway. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Q: Is there a direct train between 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

Q: How far is it from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building?

The distance between 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station and Empire State Building is 4165 feet.

Q: How do I travel from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 9 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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There are 5 ways to get from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway Q / ...
9 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Buildingtaxi 4,530 ft
2 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Buildingwalk 3,990 ft
14 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 9 Av/W 40 St to W 34 St/Broadwaybus M34a-Sbs
16 min
$3–8
Subway via 28 St
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 28 Stsubway N / ...
16 min
$3

42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Map of how to get from 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station to Empire State Building.

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Distance: 4,170 ft
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between 42nd Street–Port Authority Bus Terminal Station, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 9 Av/W 40 St to W 34 St/Broadway every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 8 min.

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