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How to get fromMidtown / W. 39th St. to Empire State Buildingby bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Empire State Building by bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus via W 34 St/Broadway

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    1. Take the bus from W 34 St/12 Av to W 34 St/Broadwaybus bus M34-Sbs
    20 min
    $3–8

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W 34 St/12 Av to E 34 St/5 Avbus bus M34-Sbs
    22 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 1.4 mi
    3 min
    $11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 1.5 mi
    28 min

Midtown / W. 39th St. to Empire State Building by foot and bus

Calendar529Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Empire State Building.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Midtown / W. 39th St., NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 34 St/12 Av to W 34 St/Broadway every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 10 min.

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