What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to 79th Street?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to 79th Street is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to 79th Street?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to 79th Street is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 35 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 77 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and 79th Street?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 33 St and arriving at 77 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to 79th Street?

The distance between Empire State Building and 79th Street is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Empire State Building to 79th Street without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to 79th Street without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 22 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to 79th Street?

The line 6 subway from 33 St to 77 St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to 79th Street bus from?

Empire State Building to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 35 St station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to 79th Street train from?

Empire State Building to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, depart from 33 St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to 79th Street bus arrive?

Empire State Building to 79th Street bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 77 St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to 79th Street train arrive?

Empire State Building to 79th Street train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 77 St station.

Where can I stay near 79th Street?

There are 3711+ hotels available in 79th Street.

Empire State Building to 79th Street - 4 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building to 79th Street by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 33 St to 77 Stsubway 6 / ...
22 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 77 Stbus M1 / ...
33 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to 79th Streettaxi 2.5 mi
6 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to 79th Streetwalk 2.4 mi
45 min

Empire State Building to 79th Street by foot and subway

1805Weekly Services

22 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and 79th Street, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 33 St to 77 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 77 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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