What is the cheapest way to get from Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Queens Plaza Station and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at W 37 St/5 Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Queens Plaza Station and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Queens Plaza and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building?

The distance between Queens Plaza Station and Empire State Building is 4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building?

The subway from Queens Plaza to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building bus from?

Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

Where do I catch the Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building train from?

Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Queens Plaza station.

Where does the Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 37 St/5 Av station.

Where does the Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building train arrive?

Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

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Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building

Q: How do I travel from Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Queens Plaza to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway R / ...
17 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to W 37 St/5 Avbus Q32
33 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3.1 mi
6 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Buildingwalk 3 mi
52 min
Bus via 5 Av/W 41 St
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 5 Av/W 41 Stbus Q32
34 min
$3–8

Queens Plaza Station to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Queens Plaza Station, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Queens Plaza to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to W 37 St/5 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 29 min.

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