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How to get fromGreenwich Village to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, train, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Greenwich Village to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, train, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway D / ...
    5 min
    $3

  2. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/West Houston St to 6 Av/Waverly Plbus bus M55
    2. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway D / ...
    8 min
    $6–10

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/West Houston St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M55
    19 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greenwich Village to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 2.1 mi
    5 min
    $13–17

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Christopher Street to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    10 min
    $4

  6. Bus via 6 Av/W Broadway

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W Broadway to Madison Av/ E 33 Stbus bus BxM18
    23 min
    $3–8

  7. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Greenwich Village to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 1.8 mi
    34 min

Greenwich Village to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar3270Weekly Services
Duration5 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.4 mi
  • Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Greenwich Village, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/West Houston St to 6 Av/W 34 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 17 min.

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