What is the cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $10 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 9 Av/W 40 St and arriving at W 34 St/Broadway. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How long does it take to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building bus from?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 9 Av/W 40 St station.

Where do I catch the Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building train from?

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

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Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building

Q: How far is it from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building?

The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Empire State Building is 4489 feet.

Q: How do I travel from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway Q / ...
11 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Buildingtaxi 1.1 mi
2 min
$10–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Buildingwalk 4,310 ft
15 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 9 Av/W 40 St to W 34 St/Broadwaybus M34a-Sbs
16 min
$3–8
Subway via 28 St
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 28 Stsubway N / ...
17 min
$3

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 4,490 ft
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 9 Av/W 40 St to W 34 St/Broadway every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 8 min.

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