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

The cheapest way to get from New York to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 5 min.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Union Sq East/E 15 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 35 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from W 4 St-Wash Sq and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

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

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

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

The best way to get from New York to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

New York to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Union Sq East/E 15 St station.

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

New York to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Train or bus from New York to Empire State Building?

The best way to get from New York to Empire State Building is to bus which takes 18 min and costs $3 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 and takes 9 min.

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

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

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

New York 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.

New York to Empire State Building - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway B / ...
5 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Sq East/E 15 St to Madison Av/E 35 Stbus M1 / ...
18 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to Empire State Buildingtaxi 1.9 mi
5 min
$12–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from New York to Empire State Buildingwalk 1.5 mi
28 min
Train
1. Take the train from 9th Street to 33rd Streettrain Path
9 min
$4
Bus via Church St /Worth St
1. Take the bus from Church St /Worth St to Madison Av/ E 33 Stbus BxM18
25 min
$3–8

New York to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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Distance: 1.4 mi
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What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Union Sq East/E 15 St to Madison Av/E 35 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 14 min.

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