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How to get fromRoosevelt Island to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Roosevelt Island 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 Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway M / ...
    13 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E 60 St/2 Av to W 37 St/Broadwaybus bus Q32
    29 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Roosevelt Island to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 4.7 mi
    11 min
    $22–27

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Roosevelt Island to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 2.9 mi
    51 min

Roosevelt Island to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar969Weekly Services
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.8 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Roosevelt Island, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 60 St/2 Av to W 37 St/Broadway every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 24 min.

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