What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St is to subway which costs $3 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Lexington Av/E 53 St?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 35 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 52 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and Lexington Av/E 53 St?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at Lexington Avenue/53rd Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St?

The distance between Empire State Building and Lexington Av/E 53 St is 2 miles.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St?

The subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Lexington Avenue/53rd Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St bus from?

Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 35 St station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St train from?

Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St bus arrive?

Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 52 St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St train arrive?

Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Lexington Avenue/53rd Street station.

Where can I stay near Lexington Av/E 53 St?

There are 3930+ hotels available in Lexington Av/E 53 St.

Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St

Q: How do I travel from Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St without a car is to subway which takes 9 min and costs $3.

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There are 6 ways to get from Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Lexington Avenue/53rd Streetsubway F / ...
9 min
$3
Line 6 subway
1. Take the subway from 33 St to 51st Streetsubway 4 / ...
10 min
$3
Bus via Madison Av/E 35 St
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 52 Stbus M1 / ...
20 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 Sttaxi 1.4 mi
3 min
$11–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 38 St to Madison Av/E 52 Stbus Q32
20 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 Stwalk 1.3 mi
24 min

Empire State Building to Lexington Av/E 53 St by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Lexington Av/E 53 St, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Lexington Avenue/53rd Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 52 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min.

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