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There are 4 ways to get from White Plains to Empire State Building by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain train Harlem
    1h 8m
    $9–15
  2. Line 28 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to 5Th Ave @ 35Th Stbus bus 28
    1h 18m
    $3
  3. Drive  25.5 mi

    1. Drive from White Plains to Empire State Buildingcar car 25.5 mi
    41 min
    $5–7
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from White Plains to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 25.5 mi
    41 min
    $90–110

White Plains to Empire State Building by train and foot

Calendar493Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between White Plains, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to 5Th Ave @ 35Th St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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