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

The cheapest way to get from Chinatown to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chinatown to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $15 - $19.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Centre St/Broome St and arriving at Madison Av/E 35 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canal St and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Chinatown to Empire State Building?

The distance between Chinatown and Empire State Building is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chinatown to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Canal St to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Chinatown to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Centre St/Broome St station.

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

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

Where does the Chinatown to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Chinatown to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 35 St station.

Where does the Chinatown to Empire State Building train arrive?

Chinatown 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 2839+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

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

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Canal St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway Q / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 35 Stbus M1
27 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chinatown to Empire State Buildingtaxi 2.7 mi
7 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Chinatown to Empire State Buildingwalk 2.5 mi
47 min
Bus via New York, NY - Chinatown
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
34 min
$21–26

Chinatown to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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

MTA operates a subway from Canal St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 35 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 23 min.

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