There are 4 ways to get from Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Line 2 subway
best- Take the subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Station2
1h 8m$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 35 StBxM11
1h 11m$2–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building9.7 mi
22 min$45–55Drive 9.7 mi
- Drive from Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building9.7 mi
22 min$2–3
Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $45 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd and arriving at 5 Av/W 35 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bronx Park East and arriving at 34 St-Penn Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Bronx Zoo and Empire State Building is 13 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 1h 8m and costs $3.
The line 2 subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Station takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd station.
Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Bronx Park East station.
Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 35 St station.
What companies run services between Bronx Zoo, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 35 St hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Bronx Park East to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Bronx River Pkwy/Boston Rd to 5 Av/W 35 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 866-983-4195
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building is 10 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Bronx Zoo to Empire State Building.
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