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How to get fromAmerican International Building to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from American International Building to Empire State Building by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Wall St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 2 / ...
    20 min
    $3
  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 34th Streetferry ferry As / ...
    50 min
    $2–11
  3. Bus via Madison Av/ E 33 St

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Pl/Thames St to Madison Av/ E 33 Stbus bus BxM18
    39 min
    $3–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from American International Building to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 3.6 mi
    10 min
    $18–22
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Church St/Liberty St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M55
    41 min
    $3–8
  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Pl/Rector St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M55
    42 min
    $3–8
  7. Walk

    1. Take the foot from American International Building to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 3.4 mi
    1h 6m

American International Building to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar1909Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between American International Building, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Wall St to 34 St-Penn Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Trinity Pl/Thames St to Madison Av/ E 33 St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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