What is the cheapest way to get from 55th Street to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from 55th Street to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 55th Street to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from 55th Street to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between 55th Street and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5th Avenue & 56th Street and arriving at 5 Av/W 34 St. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

Is there a direct train between 55th Street and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 57 St and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from 55th Street to Empire State Building?

The distance between 55th Street and Empire State Building is 1 miles.

How do I travel from 55th Street to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from 55th Street to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 55th Street to Empire State Building?

The subway from 57 St to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 55th Street to Empire State Building bus from?

55th Street to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5th Avenue & 56th Street station.

Where do I catch the 55th Street to Empire State Building train from?

55th Street to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 57 St station.

Where does the 55th Street to Empire State Building bus arrive?

55th Street to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 34 St station.

Where does the 55th Street to Empire State Building train arrive?

55th 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 3749+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

55th Street to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via subway, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from 55th Street to Empire State Building by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 57 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
10 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 55th Street to Empire State Buildingtaxi 1.4 mi
3 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from 55th Street to Empire State Buildingwalk 1.3 mi
24 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to 5 Av/W 34 Stbus BxM18
13 min
$3–8
Bus via 7 Av/W 34 St
1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 52 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus M7 / ...
21 min
$3–8

55th Street to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between 55th Street, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 57 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to 5 Av/W 34 St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 6 min.

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