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How to get fromColumbia University to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia University to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 1
    34 min
    $3

  2. Drive 5.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia University to Empire State Buildingcar car 5.5 mi
    9 min
    $1–2

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to W 31 St/6 Avbus bus M5
    1h 12m
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia University to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 5.5 mi
    9 min
    $24–30

  5. Bus via Riverside Dr/W 116 St

    1. Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 116 St to W 31 St/6 Avbus bus M5
    1h 13m
    $3–8

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 120 St to E 32 St/5 Avbus bus M4 / ...
    1h 23m
    $3–8

Columbia University to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.2 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 34 St-Penn Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Riverside Dr/W 119 St to W 31 St/6 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 56 min.

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