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How to get fromSony Tower to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Sony Tower 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 5 Av/53 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    11 min
    $3

  2. Bus via 5 Av/W 36 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    16 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sony Tower to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 1.4 mi
    2 min
    $11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Sony Tower to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 1.2 mi
    24 min

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus bus M3 / ...
    17 min
    $3–8

  6. Bus via 5 Av/W 52 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 52 St to W 37 St/5 Avbus bus Q32
    19 min
    $3–8

Sony Tower to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar795Weekly Services
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.4 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Sony Tower, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 5 Av/53 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 56 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min.

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