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How to get fromColumbus Circle to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus Circle 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 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway D / ...
    8 min
    $3

  2. Bus via 5 Av/W 36 St

    1. Take the bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus bus M5
    15 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 2.1 mi
    4 min
    $13–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Columbus Circle to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 1.6 mi
    30 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus bus M5
    16 min
    $3–8

  6. Bus via 5 Av/W 58 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 58 St to W 32 St/7 Avbus bus Q32
    29 min
    $3–8

Columbus Circle to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar1506Weekly Services
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.6 mi
  • Duration: 8 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 36 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 13 min.

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