What is the fastest way to get from Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $10 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 53 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

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Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

Q: How far is it from Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building?

The distance between Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station and Empire State Building is 1 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building?

The subway from 5 Av/53 St to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building bus from?

Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 53 St station.

Q: Where do I catch the Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building train from?

Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.

Q: Where does the Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 36 St station.

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There are 5 ways to get from Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
7 min
$3
Bus via E 32 St/5 Av
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to E 32 St/5 Avbus M4 / ...
19 min
$2–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 53 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
14 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Buildingtaxi 1 mi
2 min
$10–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Buildingwalk 1 mi
20 min

Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Fifth Avenue/53rd Street Station, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 53 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 11 min.

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