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

The cheapest way to get from Central Park to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Central Park to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Central Park and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 84 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

Is there a direct train between Central Park and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Central Park to Empire State Building?

The distance between Central Park and Empire State Building is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Central Park to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 22 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 86 St to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Central Park to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 84 St station.

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

Central Park to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

Where does the Central Park to Empire State Building bus arrive?

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

Where does the Central Park to Empire State Building train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

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Central Park to Empire State Building - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway B
22 min
$3
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus M1 / ...
45 min
$2–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
42 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Empire State Buildingtaxi 1.8 mi
4 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from The Dairy (Visitor Center and Gift Shop) to Empire State Buildingwalk 1.7 mi
32 min
Bus via 5 Av/E 80 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
43 min
$3–8

Central Park to Empire State Building by foot and subway

550Weekly Services

22 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 3.4 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 34 min.

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