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How to get fromEmpire State Building to New York Public Libraryby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to New York Public Library 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 42 St-Bryant Parksubway subway B / ...
    8 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 32 St/Broadway to Madison Av/E 42 Stbus bus Q32
    17 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to New York Public Librarytaxi taxi 3,780 ft
    1 min
    $9–11

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to New York Public Librarywalk walk 2,310 ft
    8 min

  5. Bus via Madison Av/E 35 St

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 41 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    11 min
    $3–8

Empire State Building to New York Public Library by foot and subway

Calendar3270Weekly Services
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,070 ft
  • Duration: 8 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 42 St-Bryant Park every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 32 St/Broadway to Madison Av/E 42 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 9 min.

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