What is the cheapest way to get from New York Public Library to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from New York Public Library to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York Public Library to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from New York Public Library to Empire State Building is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between New York Public Library and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 42 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

Is there a direct train between New York Public Library and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Bryant Park and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

How far is it from New York Public Library to Empire State Building?

The distance between New York Public Library and Empire State Building is 2628 feet.

How long does it take to get from New York Public Library to Empire State Building?

The bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to 5 Av/W 36 St takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the New York Public Library to Empire State Building bus from?

New York Public Library to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 42 St station.

Where do I catch the New York Public Library to Empire State Building train from?

New York Public Library to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Bryant Park station.

Where does the New York Public Library to Empire State Building bus arrive?

New York Public Library to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 36 St station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

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New York Public Library to Empire State Building

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

The best way to get from New York Public Library to Empire State Building without a car is to bus which takes 6 min and costs $3 - $8.

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There are 5 ways to get from New York Public Library to Empire State Building by bus, foot, or subway

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1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
6 min
$3–8
Bus via E 32 St/5 Av
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to E 32 St/5 Avbus M4 / ...
9 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from New York Public Library to Empire State Buildingwalk 2,310 ft
8 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway B / ...
8 min
$3
Bus via W 32 St/7 Av
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to W 32 St/7 Avbus Q32
19 min
$3–8

New York Public Library to Empire State Building by foot and bus

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Distance: 2,630 ft
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between New York Public Library, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min.

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