What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Palace (historical) and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 46 St and arriving at E 32 St/5 Av. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Palace (historical) and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at 33 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

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Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building

Q: How far is it from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building?

The distance between Grand Central Palace (historical) and Empire State Building is 1 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building?

The line 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St to 33 St takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building train from?

Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 33 Stsubway 4 / ...
13 min
$3
Bus via E 32 St/5 Av
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 46 St to E 32 St/5 Avbus M4 / ...
18 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Buildingtaxi 1 mi
2 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Buildingwalk 4,880 ft
17 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 47 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
15 min
$3–8

Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Palace (historical), 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 46 St to E 32 St/5 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 10 min.

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