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How to get fromEmpire State Building to 50th Streetby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to 50th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 5 Av/53 Stsubway subway F / ...
    11 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 48 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    14 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to 50th Streettaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    2 min
    $10–13

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to 50th Streetwalk walk 4,790 ft
    17 min

  5. Bus via Madison Av/E 38 St

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 38 St to Madison Av/E 52 Stbus bus Q32
    19 min
    $3–8

Empire State Building to 50th Street by foot and subway

Calendar795Weekly Services
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.4 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and 50th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 5 Av/53 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 48 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 9 min.

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