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

The cheapest way to get from Harlem to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Harlem to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Harlem and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 122 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Harlem and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 125 St and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Harlem to Empire State Building?

The distance between Harlem and Empire State Building is 5 miles. The road distance is 4.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harlem to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 125 St to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Harlem to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 122 St station.

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

Harlem to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 125 St station.

Where does the Harlem to Empire State Building bus arrive?

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

Where does the Harlem to Empire State Building train arrive?

Harlem to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Can I drive from Harlem to Empire State Building?

Yes, the driving distance between Harlem to Empire State Building is 5 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Harlem to Empire State Building.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3885+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Harlem to Empire State Building - 6 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Harlem to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 125 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway D / ...
16 min
$3
Drive 4.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harlem to Empire State Buildingcar 4.8 mi
11 min
$1–2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 122 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M2
37 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harlem to Empire State Buildingtaxi 4.8 mi
11 min
$22–27
Bus via Grand Concourse/E 158 St
1. Take the bus from Grand Concourse/E 158 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus BxM4
52 min
$3–8
Bus via Mount Morris Park West/W 124 St
1. Take the bus from Mount Morris Park West/W 124 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus M1
54 min
$3–8

Harlem to Empire State Building by subway and foot

1506Weekly Services

16 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 125 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Adam C Powell Blvd/W 122 St to 5 Av/W 36 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 35 min.

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