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

The cheapest way to get from Midtown East to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Midtown East to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Midtown East and Empire State Building?

No, there is no direct bus from Midtown East to Empire State Building. However, there are services departing from E 49 St/1 Av and arriving at E 32 St/5 Av via 5 Av/W 46 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Midtown East and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Midtown East to Empire State Building?

The distance between Midtown East and Empire State Building is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Midtown East to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Midtown East to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 49 St/1 Av station.

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

Midtown East to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.

Where does the Midtown East to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Midtown East to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 49 St/Madison Av station.

Where does the Midtown East to Empire State Building train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3173+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Midtown East to Empire State Building - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Midtown East to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
13 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from E 49 St/1 Av to E 49 St/Madison Avbus M50
2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 46 St to E 32 St/5 Avbus M4 / ...
24 min
$6–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown East to Empire State Buildingtaxi 2.9 mi
5 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Midtown East to Empire State Buildingwalk 1.5 mi
29 min

Midtown East to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E 49 St/1 Av to Empire State Building via E 49 St/Madison Av, 5 Av/W 46 St, and E 32 St/5 Av in around 24 min.

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