What is the cheapest way to get from 72nd Street to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from 72nd Street to Empire State Building is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 21 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 72nd Street to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from 72nd Street to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between 72nd Street and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 72 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between 72nd Street and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 68th Street - Hunter College and arriving at 33 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from 72nd Street to Empire State Building?

The distance between 72nd Street and Empire State Building is 3 miles.

How do I travel from 72nd Street to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from 72nd Street to Empire State Building without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 21 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 72nd Street to Empire State Building?

The line 6 subway from 68th Street - Hunter College to 33 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the 72nd Street to Empire State Building bus from?

72nd Street to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 72 St station.

Where do I catch the 72nd Street to Empire State Building train from?

72nd Street to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 68th Street - Hunter College station.

Where does the 72nd Street to Empire State Building bus arrive?

72nd Street to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 36 St station.

Where does the 72nd Street to Empire State Building train arrive?

72nd Street to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 33 St station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3696+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

72nd Street to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from 72nd Street to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 68th Street - Hunter College to 33 Stsubway 4 / ...
21 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 72 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
30 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 72nd Street to Empire State Buildingtaxi 2 mi
4 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from 72nd Street to Empire State Buildingwalk 2 mi
39 min
Bus via E 32 St/5 Av
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 72 St to E 32 St/5 Avbus M4 / ...
34 min
$3–8

72nd Street to Empire State Building by foot and subway

1812Weekly Services

21 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.6 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between 72nd Street, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 68th Street - Hunter College to 33 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 72 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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