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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Fifth Avenueby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building to Fifth Avenue by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 6 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 33 St to 77 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    23 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 74 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    32 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Fifth Avenuetaxi taxi 2.3 mi
    6 min
    $14–17
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Fifth Avenuewalk walk 2.1 mi
    40 min

Empire State Building to Fifth Avenue by foot and subway

Calendar1805Weekly Services
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Fifth Avenue, 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 74 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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