What is the cheapest way to get from 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $11 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between 2 Columbus Circle and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Central Park South/Columbus Circle and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between 2 Columbus Circle and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 59 St-Columbus Circle and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building?

The distance between 2 Columbus Circle and Empire State Building is 2 miles.

How do I travel from 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building?

The subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building bus from?

2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Central Park South/Columbus Circle station.

Where do I catch the 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building train from?

2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 59 St-Columbus Circle station.

Where does the 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building bus arrive?

2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 36 St station.

Where does the 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building train arrive?

2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3494+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via subway

There are 5 ways to get from 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald SqD
10 min
$3
Bus via 5 Av/W 36 St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 36 StM5
15 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building1.7 mi
3 min
$11–14
Walk
1. Take the foot from 2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building1.4 mi
27 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 33 StM5
18 min
$2–7

2 Columbus Circle to Empire State Building by foot and subway

1506Weekly Services

10 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1.7 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between 2 Columbus Circle, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 6 min. MTA also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 36 St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 11 min.

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