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How to get fromEmpire State Building to 57 St/12 Avby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building to 57 St/12 Av by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 55 Stsubway subway D
    41 min
    $3

  2. Drive 9.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Empire State Building to 57 St/12 Avcar car 9.7 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 35 St to Shore Rd/72 Stbus bus X27 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shore Rd/71 St to 60 St/12 Avbus bus B9
    1h 21m
    $6–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to 57 St/12 Avtaxi taxi 9.7 mi
    21 min
    $40–50

Empire State Building to 57 St/12 Av by foot and subway

Calendar956Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.1 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and 57 St/12 Av, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 55 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Empire State Building to 57 St/12 Av via 5 Av/W 35 St, Shore Rd/72 St, Shore Rd/71 St, and 60 St/12 Av in around 1h 21m.

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