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How to get from5 World Trade Center to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Cortlandt St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway R / ...
    20 min
    $3
  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 34th Streetferry ferry As / ...
    58 min
    $2–11
  3. Bus via Madison Av/ E 33 St

    1. Take the bus from Church St/Vesey St to Madison Av/ E 33 Stbus bus BxM18
    33 min
    $3–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 3.3 mi
    9 min
    $17–21
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Church St/Liberty St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M55
    35 min
    $3–8
  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h

5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar1452Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between 5 World Trade Center, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Cortlandt St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Church St/Vesey St to Madison Av/ E 33 St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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