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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Manhattanby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway subway B
    13 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 34 St to Madison Av/E 67 Stbus bus M3 / ...
    26 min
    $2–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Manhattantaxi taxi 3.2 mi
    7 min
    $17–21

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Manhattanwalk walk 2.9 mi
    55 min

Empire State Building to Manhattan by foot and subway

Calendar550Weekly Services
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 81 St-Museum of Natural History every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Madison Av/E 34 St to Madison Av/E 67 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 22 min.

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