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

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Empire State Building is to line 1 subway via 42 St-Times Square which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $22.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Columbus Av/W 84 St and arriving at 7 Av/W 37 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

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

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

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

The distance between Upper West Side and Empire State Building is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Empire State Building without a car is to line 1 subway via 42 St-Times Square which takes 15 min and costs $3.

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

It takes approximately 15 min to get from Upper West Side to Empire State Building, including transfers.

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

Upper West Side to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Columbus Av/W 84 St station.

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

Upper West Side to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.

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

Upper West Side to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/W 37 St station.

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

Upper West Side to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3943+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Upper West Side to Empire State Building - 6 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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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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Line 1 subway via 42 St-Times Square
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1. Take the subway from 86 St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway 1 / ...
15 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 37 Stbus M7
34 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Upper West Side to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3.4 mi
7 min
$17–22
Walk
1. Take the walk from Upper West Side to Empire State Buildingwalk 2.9 mi
55 min
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 86 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1 / ...
17 min
$3
Bus via 7 Av/W 34 St
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus M7
35 min
$3–8

Upper West Side to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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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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