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

The cheapest way to get from Astoria to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Astoria to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Astoria and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 56 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Astoria and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30 Av and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Astoria to Empire State Building?

The distance between Astoria and Empire State Building is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Astoria to Empire State Building without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs $3 - $8.

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

The bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to 5 Av/W 36 St takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Astoria to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 56 St station.

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

Astoria to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 30 Av station.

Where does the Astoria to Empire State Building bus arrive?

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

Where does the Astoria to Empire State Building train arrive?

Astoria to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3810+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Astoria to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via bus, subway, and taxi

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
13 min
$3–8
Subway
1. Take the subway from 30 Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway N / ...
25 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Astoria to Empire State Buildingtaxi 4.8 mi
8 min
$22–27
Walk
1. Take the walk from Astoria to Empire State Buildingwalk 4.5 mi
1h 21m
Bus via Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to W 37 St/5 Avbus Q32
36 min
$3–8

Astoria to Empire State Building by bus and foot

1370Weekly Services

13 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 30 Av to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 23 min.

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