What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to New York?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to New York is to subway which costs $3 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to New York?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to New York is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and New York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 33 St and arriving at E 8 St/5 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and New York?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at W 4 St-Wash Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to New York?

The distance between Empire State Building and New York is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Empire State Building to New York without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to New York without a car is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to New York?

The subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to W 4 St-Wash Sq takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to New York bus from?

Empire State Building to New York bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 33 St station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to New York train from?

Empire State Building to New York train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Train or bus from Empire State Building to New York?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to New York is to bus which takes 15 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 8 min.

Where does the Empire State Building to New York bus arrive?

Empire State Building to New York bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 8 St/5 Av station.

Where does the Empire State Building to New York train arrive?

Empire State Building to New York train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Where can I stay near New York?

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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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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway B / ...
5 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus M3 / ...
15 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to New Yorktaxi 1.7 mi
4 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to New Yorkwalk 1.5 mi
28 min
Train
1. Take the train from 33rd Street to 9th Streettrain Path
8 min
$4
Bus via Broadway/Lispenard St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 27 St to Broadway/Lispenard Stbus BxM18
19 min
$3–8

Empire State Building to New York by foot and subway

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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 13 min.

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