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How to get fromUpper West Side to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Line 1 subway via 42 St-Times Square

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    1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 1 / ...
    15 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 37 Stbus bus M7
    34 min
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 3.4 mi
    7 min
    $17–22

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Upper West Side to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 2.9 mi
    55 min

  5. Line 1 subway

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 1 / ...
    17 min
    $3

  6. Bus via 7 Av/W 34 St

    1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M7
    35 min
    $3–8

Upper West Side to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar1612Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.1 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 37 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 27 min.

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