What is the cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Rockefeller Center and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 47 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Rockefeller Center and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr 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 Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building?

The distance between Rockefeller Center and Empire State Building is 1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building?

The subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building bus from?

Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 47 St station.

Where do I catch the Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building train from?

Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station.

Where does the Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 36 St station.

Where does the Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building train arrive?

Rockefeller Center 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 3807+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via subway

Q: How do I travel from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 8 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway B / ...
8 min
$3
Bus via E 32 St/5 Av
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 49 St to E 32 St/5 Avbus M4 / ...
17 min
$2–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 47 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
13 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Buildingtaxi 5,030 ft
2 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Buildingwalk 4,860 ft
17 min

Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.1 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Rockefeller Center, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr 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 5 Av/W 47 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 7 min.

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