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How to get fromFlushing-Main St to Empire State Buildingby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Flushing-Main St to Empire State Building by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Flushing Main Street to New York Penn Stationtrain train Port Washington Branch
    35 min
    $5–9
  2. Drive  8.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Flushing-Main St to Empire State Buildingcar car 8.8 mi
    17 min
    $2–3
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 138 St / 31 Rd to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm2 / ...
    54 min
    $3–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Flushing-Main St to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 8.8 mi
    17 min
    $35–45
  5. Line 7 subway

    1. Take the subway from Flushing-Main St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 7 / ...
    42 min
    $3

Flushing-Main St to Empire State Building by foot and train

Calendar364Weekly Services
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Flushing-Main St, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Flushing Main Street to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5–9 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 138 St / 31 Rd to W 34 St/5 Av hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 35 min.

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