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How to get fromFifth Avenue to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 6 subway

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    1. Take the subway from 77 St to 33 Stsubway subway 6 / ...
    23 min
    $3

  2. Bus via 5 Av/E 72 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 72 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    32 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 2.1 mi
    5 min
    $13–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 2.1 mi
    40 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 75 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    32 min
    $3–8

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 75 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    35 min
    $3–8

Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar1812Weekly Services
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 77 St to 33 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/E 72 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 26 min.

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