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

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Manhattan is to subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madison Av/E 34 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 67 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Manhattan?

The distance between Empire State Building and Manhattan is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Manhattan without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86 St takes 12 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Empire State Building to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Madison Av/E 34 St station.

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

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

Where does the Empire State Building to Manhattan bus arrive?

Empire State Building to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 67 St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Manhattan train arrive?

Empire State Building to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.

Where can I stay near Manhattan?

There are 2864+ hotels available in Manhattan.

Empire State Building to Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building to Manhattan 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86 Stsubway B
14 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Madison Av/E 34 St to Madison Av/E 67 Stbus M3 / ...
26 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Manhattantaxi 3.2 mi
7 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Manhattanwalk 2.9 mi
55 min

Empire State Building to Manhattan by foot and subway

550Weekly Services

14 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 86 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 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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