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How to get fromAstor Place Station to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Astor Place Station to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 8 St-NYU to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway R / ...
    10 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 4 Av/E 10 St to Madison Av/E 34 Stbus bus M3 / ...
    24 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Astor Place Station to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 1.6 mi
    4 min
    $11–15
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Astor Place Station to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 1.5 mi
    28 min

Astor Place Station to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar1772Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Astor Place Station, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 8 St-NYU to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 4 Av/E 10 St to Madison Av/E 34 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 17 min.

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