What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and 61st Street–Woodside Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 38 St and arriving at Roosevelt Av/61 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and 61st Street–Woodside Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Woodside. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station?

The train from Penn Station to Woodside takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station bus from?

Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 38 St station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station train from?

Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.

Where can I stay near 61st Street–Woodside Station?

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Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station

Q: How far is it from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station?

The distance between Empire State Building and 61st Street–Woodside Station is 6 miles. The road distance is 4.9 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs $3 - $6.

Q: Train or bus from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station is to train which takes 22 min and costs $3 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus via Madison Av/E 38 St, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 48 min.

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There are 6 ways to get from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Woodsidetrain Port Washington Branch / ...
22 min
$3–6
Drive 4.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Stationcar 4.9 mi
9 min
$1–2
Bus via Madison Av/E 38 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 38 St to Roosevelt Av/61 Stbus Q32
48 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Stationtaxi 4.9 mi
9 min
$22–27
Line 7 subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 61 St-Woodsidesubway 7 / ...
28 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 32 St to Roosevelt Av/61 Stbus Q32
49 min
$3–8

Empire State Building to 61st Street–Woodside Station by foot and train

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Distance: 5.7 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and 61st Street–Woodside Station, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Woodside every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 38 St to Roosevelt Av/61 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 41 min.

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