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How to get fromRockefeller Center to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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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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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway B / ...
    8 min
    $3

  2. Bus via 5 Av/W 47 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 47 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    13 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 5,030 ft
    2 min
    $9–12

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 4,860 ft
    17 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 50 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    14 min
    $3–8

Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar3270Weekly Services
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Rockefeller Center to Empire State Building.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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