What is the cheapest way to get from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between 5 World Trade Center and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church St/Vesey St and arriving at Madison Av/ E 33 St. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct ferry between 5 World Trade Center and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Wall St/Pier 11 and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between 5 World Trade Center and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cortlandt St and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building?

The distance between 5 World Trade Center and Empire State Building is 3 miles.

How long does it take to get from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building?

The subway from Cortlandt St to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building bus from?

5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Church St/Vesey St station.

Where do I catch the 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building train from?

5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Cortlandt St station.

Where does the 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building bus arrive?

5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/ E 33 St station.

Where does the 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building train arrive?

5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

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5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building

Q: How do I travel from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $3.

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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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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Cortlandt St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway R / ...
20 min
$3
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 34th Streetferry As / ...
58 min
$2–11
Bus via Madison Av/ E 33 St
1. Take the bus from Church St/Vesey St to Madison Av/ E 33 Stbus BxM18
33 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3.3 mi
9 min
$17–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church St/Liberty St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus M55
35 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Buildingwalk 3.2 mi
1h

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

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 20 min

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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