What is the cheapest way to get from 96 St to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from 96 St to Empire State Building is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 96 St to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from 96 St to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between 96 St and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverside Dr/W 97 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 33 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between 96 St and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 96 St and arriving at 34 St-Penn Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from 96 St to Empire State Building?

The distance between 96 St and Empire State Building is 3 miles.

How do I travel from 96 St to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from 96 St to Empire State Building without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 96 St to Empire State Building?

It takes approximately 13 min to get from 96 St to Empire State Building, including transfers.

Where do I catch the 96 St to Empire State Building bus from?

96 St to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 97 St station.

Where do I catch the 96 St to Empire State Building train from?

96 St to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 96 St station.

Where does the 96 St to Empire State Building bus arrive?

96 St to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 33 St station.

Where does the 96 St to Empire State Building train arrive?

96 St to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3953+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

96 St to Empire State Building - 6 ways to travel via line 2 subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from 96 St to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 2 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 96 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 2 / ...
13 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus M5
39 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 96 St to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3.9 mi
8 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from 96 St to Empire State Buildingwalk 3.4 mi
1h 6m
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 96 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1 / ...
19 min
$3
Bus via 5 Av/W 36 St
1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M5
52 min
$3–8

96 St to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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13 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between 96 St, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 96 St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to 5 Av/W 33 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min.

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