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

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Friends Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Friends Building is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $12 - $15.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Friends Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 7 Av/W 34 St and arriving at 7 Av South/Barrow St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and Friends Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at W 4 St-Wash Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Friends Building?

The distance between Empire State Building and Friends Building is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Friends Building without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to W 4 St-Wash Sq takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Empire State Building to Friends Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 7 Av/W 34 St station.

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

Empire State Building to Friends Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Train or bus from Empire State Building to Friends Building?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Friends Building is to train which takes 11 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Empire State Building to Friends Building bus arrive?

Empire State Building to Friends Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av South/Barrow St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Friends Building train arrive?

Empire State Building to Friends Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 4 St-Wash Sq station.

Where can I stay near Friends Building?

There are 3067+ hotels available in Friends Building.

Empire State Building to Friends Building - 5 ways to travel via train

There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to Friends Building by subway, train, 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 34 St-Herald Sq to W 4 St-Wash Sqsubway D / ...
11 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 34 St to 7 Av South/Barrow Stbus M20
20 min
$2–7
Train
1. Take the train from 33rd Street to Christopher Streettrain Path
11 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Friends Buildingtaxi 1.9 mi
5 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Friends Buildingwalk 1.7 mi
33 min

Empire State Building to Friends Building by foot and subway

2100Weekly Services

11 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Empire State Building to Friends Building.

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Distance: 1.7 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 7 Av/W 34 St to 7 Av South/Barrow St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 12 min.

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