What is the fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 41 St and arriving at W 32 St/7 Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Bryant Park and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

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Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 4 min.

Q: How far is it from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building?

The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Empire State Building is 2907 feet.

Q: How do I travel from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 4 min and costs $3.

Q: How long does it take to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building?

The subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 1 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building bus from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 41 St station.

Q: Where do I catch the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building train from?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Bryant Park station.

Q: Where does the Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 32 St/7 Av station.

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There are 5 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway B / ...
4 min
$3
Bus via W 32 St/7 Av
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to W 32 St/7 Avbus Q32
23 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Buildingtaxi 4,590 ft
2 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Buildingwalk 2,770 ft
10 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 45 St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus M1 / ...
15 min
$3–8

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 2,910 ft
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Bryant Park to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to W 32 St/7 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 12 min.

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