What is the cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Upper East Side to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Upper East Side to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Upper East Side and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lexington Av/E 89 St and arriving at Lexington Av/E 37 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Upper East Side and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Upper East Side and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86th Street and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Upper East Side to Empire State Building?

The distance between Upper East Side and Empire State Building is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Upper East Side to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Upper East Side to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Upper East Side to Empire State Building?

The subway from 86th Street to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Empire State Building bus from?

Upper East Side to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Lexington Av/E 89 St station.

Where do I catch the Upper East Side to Empire State Building train from?

Upper East Side to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86th Street station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Upper East Side to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av/E 37 St station.

Where does the Upper East Side to Empire State Building train arrive?

Upper East Side to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Upper East Side to Empire State Building - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Upper East Side to Empire State Building by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 86th Street to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway Q / ...
13 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lexington Av/E 89 St to Lexington Av/E 37 Stbus M101 / ...
36 min
$3–8
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to East 34th Streetferry As / ...
44 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper East Side to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3.2 mi
7 min
$17–21
Bus via 5 Av/E 84 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 84 St to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M1 / ...
36 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Upper East Side to Empire State Buildingwalk 3.2 mi
1h 1m

Upper East Side to Empire State Building by subway and foot

1092Weekly Services

13 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.8 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 86th Street 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 Lexington Av/E 89 St to Lexington Av/E 37 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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