What is the cheapest way to get from 79th Street to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from 79th Street to Empire State Building is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from 79th Street to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between 79th Street and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 79 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between 79th Street and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 77 St and arriving at 33 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from 79th Street to Empire State Building?

The distance between 79th Street and Empire State Building is 3 miles.

How do I travel from 79th Street to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from 79th Street to Empire State Building without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 22 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 79th Street to Empire State Building?

The line 6 subway from 77 St to 33 St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to Empire State Building bus from?

79th Street to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 79 St station.

Where do I catch the 79th Street to Empire State Building train from?

79th Street to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 77 St station.

Where does the 79th Street to Empire State Building bus arrive?

79th Street to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 36 St station.

Where does the 79th Street to Empire State Building train arrive?

79th 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 3669+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

79th Street to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from 79th Street to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 77 St to 33 Stsubway 6 / ...
22 min
$3
Bus via 5 Av/W 36 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
34 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 79th Street to Empire State Buildingtaxi 2.4 mi
5 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from 79th Street to Empire State Buildingwalk 2.4 mi
45 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus M1 / ...
37 min
$3–8

79th Street to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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22 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between 79th Street, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 77 St to 33 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 79 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min.

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