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How to get fromDiscovery Times Square to Empire State Buildingby subway, taxi, foot or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Discovery Times Square to Empire State Building by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald SqsubwayQ / ...
    10 min
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W 44 St/6 Av to 5 Av/W 33 StbusM55
    15 min
    $2–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Discovery Times Square to Empire State Buildingtaxi4,630 ft
    2 min
    $8–10
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Discovery Times Square to Empire State Buildingwalk4,000 ft
    14 min
  5. Subway via 49th Street

    1. Take the subway from 49th Street to 34 St-Herald SqsubwayN / ...
    12 min

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Discovery Times Square, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 44 St/6 Av to 5 Av/W 33 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 7 min.

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