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How to get fromDumbo to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumbo to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from York St to 34 St-Herald SqsubwayF / ...
    17 min
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to New York, NY - MidtownbusNyc / ...
    34 min
    $21–26
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dumbo to Empire State Buildingtaxi4.5 mi
    12 min
    $22–27
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Dumbo to Empire State Buildingwalk5.8 mi
    55 min

Questions & Answers

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

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from York St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Fox Bus operates a bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to New York, NY - Midtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $21–26 and the journey takes 30 min.

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