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

The cheapest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $9 - $12.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 50 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 5 Av/53 St and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

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

The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Empire State Building is 1 miles.

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

The subway from 5 Av/53 St to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 50 St station.

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

Midtown Manhattan to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 5 Av/53 St station.

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

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

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

Midtown Manhattan 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 3669+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Midtown Manhattan to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via subway

Q: How do I travel from Midtown Manhattan to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Midtown Manhattan to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 7 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 5 Av/53 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
7 min
$3
Bus via 5 Av/W 36 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
11 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Empire State Buildingtaxi 4,880 ft
2 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Midtown Manhattan to Empire State Buildingwalk 4,910 ft
17 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus M1 / ...
12 min
$3–8

Midtown Manhattan to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 7 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 9 min.

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