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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Columbus Circleby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to Columbus Circle 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 59 St-Columbus Circlesubway subway D / ...
    10 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Central Park South/Columbus Circlebus bus M7 / ...
    21 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Columbus Circletaxi taxi 1.8 mi
    3 min
    $12–15

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Columbus Circlewalk walk 1.6 mi
    30 min

  5. Bus via Madison Av/E 57 St

    1. Take the bus from W 32 St/7 Av to Madison Av/E 57 Stbus bus Q32
    24 min
    $3–8

Empire State Building to Columbus Circle by foot and subway

Calendar1506Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.6 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 59 St-Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to Central Park South/Columbus Circle every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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