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How to get fromSt. Patrick's Cathedral to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Patrick's Cathedral 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 50 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    12 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from St. Patrick's Cathedral to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 5,040 ft
    2 min
    $9–12

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from St. Patrick's Cathedral to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 4,840 ft
    17 min

  5. Bus

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

  6. Bus via 5 Av/W 47 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 47 St to W 37 St/5 Avbus bus Q32
    15 min
    $3–8

St. Patrick's Cathedral 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 St. Patrick's Cathedral, 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 50 St to 5 Av/W 36 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 9 min.

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