What is the cheapest way to get from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Fifth Avenue and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/E 72 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Fifth Avenue and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 77 St and arriving at 33 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building?

The distance between Fifth Avenue and Empire State Building is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 23 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building?

The line 6 subway from 77 St to 33 St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building bus from?

Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/E 72 St station.

Where do I catch the Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building train from?

Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 77 St station.

Where does the Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building train arrive?

Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 33 St station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3173+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 77 St to 33 Stsubway 6 / ...
23 min
$3
Bus via 5 Av/E 72 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 72 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
32 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Buildingtaxi 2.1 mi
5 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Fifth Avenue to Empire State Buildingwalk 2.1 mi
40 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 75 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus M1 / ...
35 min
$3–8

Fifth Avenue to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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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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