What is the cheapest way to get from 52nd Street to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from 52nd Street to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 52nd Street to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from 52nd Street to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between 52nd Street and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 55 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between 52nd Street and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lexington Avenue/53rd Street and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from 52nd Street to Empire State Building?

The distance between 52nd Street and Empire State Building is 2 miles.

How do I travel from 52nd Street to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from 52nd Street to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 52nd Street to Empire State Building?

The subway from Lexington Avenue/53rd Street to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the 52nd Street to Empire State Building bus from?

52nd Street to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 55 St station.

Where do I catch the 52nd Street to Empire State Building train from?

52nd Street to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Lexington Avenue/53rd Street station.

Where does the 52nd Street to Empire State Building bus arrive?

52nd Street to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 36 St station.

Where does the 52nd Street to Empire State Building train arrive?

52nd Street to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

52nd Street to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via subway

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There are 5 ways to get from 52nd Street to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Lexington Avenue/53rd Street to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
11 min
$3
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 51st Street to 33 Stsubway 4 / ...
12 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 55 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M4 / ...
26 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 52nd Street to Empire State Buildingtaxi 1.5 mi
3 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from 52nd Street to Empire State Buildingwalk 1.3 mi
24 min

52nd Street to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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11 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.7 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between 52nd Street, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Lexington Avenue/53rd Street to 34 St-Herald Sq every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 55 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 14 min.

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