What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to 72 St?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to 72 St is to bus which costs $2 - $7 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to 72 St?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to 72 St is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and 72 St?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 34 St and arriving at W 72 St/Broadway. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and 72 St?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Penn Station station and arriving at 72 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to 72 St?

The distance between Empire State Building and 72 St is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Empire State Building to 72 St without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to 72 St without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 11 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to 72 St?

The line 2 subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 72 St takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to 72 St bus from?

Empire State Building to 72 St bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 34 St station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to 72 St train from?

Empire State Building to 72 St train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, depart from 34 St-Penn Station.

Where does the Empire State Building to 72 St bus arrive?

Empire State Building to 72 St bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 72 St/Broadway station.

Where does the Empire State Building to 72 St train arrive?

Empire State Building to 72 St train services, operated by MTA New York City Transit, arrive at 72 St station.

Where can I stay near 72 St?

There are 3250+ hotels available in 72 St.

Empire State Building to 72 St - 5 ways to travel via line 2 subway, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to 72 St 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.

Line 2 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 72 St2 / ...
11 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to W 72 St/BroadwayM5
26 min
$2–7
Subway, line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 42 St-Times SquareQ / ...
2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 72 St1 / ...
11 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to 72 St2.5 mi
4 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to 72 St2.2 mi
42 min

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and 72 St, NY, USA?

MTA New York City Transit operates a subway from 34 St-Penn Station to 72 St every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to W 72 St/Broadway every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 24 min.

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