What is the cheapest way to get from New York City Center to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from New York City Center to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York City Center to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from New York City Center to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between New York City Center and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 7 Av/W 54 St and arriving at 7 Av/W 34 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between New York City Center and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 57 St and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from New York City Center to Empire State Building?

The distance between New York City Center and Empire State Building is 1 miles.

How long does it take to get from New York City Center to Empire State Building?

The subway from 57 St to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the New York City Center to Empire State Building bus from?

New York City Center to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 7 Av/W 54 St station.

Where do I catch the New York City Center to Empire State Building train from?

New York City Center to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 57 St station.

Where does the New York City Center to Empire State Building bus arrive?

New York City Center to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/W 34 St station.

Where does the New York City Center to Empire State Building train arrive?

New York City Center to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

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New York City Center to Empire State Building

Q: How do I travel from New York City Center to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from New York City Center to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from New York City Center to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 57 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
10 min
$3
Bus via 7 Av/W 34 St
1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 54 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus M7 / ...
20 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York City Center to Empire State Buildingtaxi 1.6 mi
3 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from New York City Center to Empire State Buildingwalk 1.2 mi
24 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to 5 Av/W 34 Stbus BxM18
13 min
$3–8

New York City Center to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between New York City Center, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 57 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 7 Av/W 54 St to 7 Av/W 34 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 11 min.

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