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How to get fromNew York to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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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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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway B / ...
    5 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Union Sq East/E 15 St to Madison Av/E 35 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    18 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 1.9 mi
    5 min
    $12–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from New York to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 1.5 mi
    28 min

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from 9th Street to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    9 min
    $4

  6. Bus via 6 Av/W Broadway

    1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W Broadway to Madison Av/ E 33 Stbus bus BxM18
    23 min
    $3–8

New York to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar3270Weekly Services
Duration5 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.4 mi
  • Duration: 5 min

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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