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

The cheapest way to get from Columbus Circle to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Columbus Circle to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $13 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between 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 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 7 min.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Columbus Circle to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 9 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

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

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

Columbus Circle to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 59 St-Columbus Circle station.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3401+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Columbus Circle to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via subway, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from 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 / ...
9 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Park South/Columbus Circle to 5 Av/W 36 StM5
13 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Columbus Circle to Empire State Building2.1 mi
4 min
$13–16
Walk
1. Take the foot from Columbus Circle to Empire State Building1.6 mi
30 min
Bus via 5 Av/W 58 St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 58 St to W 32 St/7 AvQ32
29 min
$2–7

Columbus Circle to Empire State Building by subway and foot

1394Weekly Services

9 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1.6 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA 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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