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How to get fromEmpire State Building to New Yorkby subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Empire State Building to New York by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway subway B / ...
    5 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus bus M3 / ...
    13 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to New Yorktaxi taxi 1.7 mi
    4 min
    $12–15
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Empire State Building to New Yorkwalk walk 1.5 mi
    28 min
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from 33rd Street to 9th Streettrain train Path
    8 min
    $4
  6. Bus via Broadway/Lispenard St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 27 St to Broadway/Lispenard Stbus bus BxM18
    19 min
    $3–8

Empire State Building to New York by foot and subway

Calendar3270Weekly Services
Duration5 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and New York, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to E 8 St/5 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 11 min.

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