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

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There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to The Met Fifth Avenue 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 86th Streetsubway subway Q / ...
    24 min
    $3

  2. Bus via Madison Av/E 79 St

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 79 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    36 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to The Met Fifth Avenuetaxi taxi 2.8 mi
    7 min
    $15–19

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to The Met Fifth Avenuewalk walk 2.5 mi
    48 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 83 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    37 min
    $3–8

Empire State Building to The Met Fifth Avenue by foot and subway

Calendar1092Weekly Services
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.3 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and The Met Fifth Avenue, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86th Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 35 St to Madison Av/E 79 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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