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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Times Square is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 34 St and arriving at 6 Av/W 42 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and Times Square?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at 42 St-Times Square. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Times Square?

The distance between Empire State Building and Times Square is 2698 feet.

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

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

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

The subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 42 St-Times Square takes 1 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Empire State Building to Times Square bus arrive?

Empire State Building to Times Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 42 St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Times Square train arrive?

Empire State Building to Times Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.

Where can I stay near Times Square?

There are 3655+ hotels available in Times Square.

Empire State Building to Times Square - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building to Times Square 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 42 St-Times SquareN / ...
3 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to 6 Av/W 42 StM5 / ...
7 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Times Square4,000 ft
1 min
$7–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Times Square3,330 ft
12 min

Empire State Building to Times Square by foot and subway

3284Weekly Services

3 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,700 ft
Duration: 3 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to 6 Av/W 42 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 5 min.

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