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How to get fromLong Island City to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Long Island City to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    12 min
    $3

  2. Line 7 subway

    1. Take the subway from Hunters Point Av to Grand Central-42 Stsubway subway 7 / ...
    19 min
    $3

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to W 37 St/5 Avbus bus Q32
    33 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 2.6 mi
    5 min
    $15–18

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Long Island City to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 2.3 mi
    39 min

Long Island City to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar795Weekly Services
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Court Sq-23 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to W 37 St/5 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 29 min.

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