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

The cheapest way to get from New York University to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from New York University to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $12 - $16.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lafayette St/E 4 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 35 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 8 St-NYU and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

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

The distance between New York University and Empire State Building is 2 miles.

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

The subway from 8 St-NYU to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

New York University to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lafayette St/E 4 St station.

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

New York University to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 8 St-NYU station.

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

New York University to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 35 St station.

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

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

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New York University to Empire State Building - 4 ways to travel via subway

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

The best way to get from New York University to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

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There are 4 ways to get from New York University to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 8 St-NYU to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway R / ...
14 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 35 Stbus M1
27 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York University to Empire State Buildingtaxi 1.9 mi
5 min
$12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from New York University to Empire State Buildingwalk 1.7 mi
32 min

New York University to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 8 St-NYU to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Lafayette St/E 4 St to Madison Av/E 35 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 19 min.

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