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How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station 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 Grand Central-42 St to 33 Stsubway subway 4 / ...
    9 min
    $3

  2. Bus via W 32 St/7 Av

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to W 32 St/7 Avbus bus Q32
    23 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 3,520 ft
    1 min
    $8–11

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 3,580 ft
    13 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to E 32 St/5 Avbus bus M4 / ...
    13 min
    $3–8

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 45 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    14 min
    $3–8

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar1812Weekly Services
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,050 ft
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 33 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to W 32 St/7 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min.

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