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

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Union Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 5 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Union Square is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $9 - $11.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 33 St and arriving at 5 Av/W 17 St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at 14 St-Union 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 Union Square?

The distance between Empire State Building and Union Square is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Union Square without a car is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 14 St-Union Sq takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Empire State Building to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 33 St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Empire State Building to Union Square?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Union Square is to train which takes 6 min and costs $3. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 9 min.

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

Empire State Building to Union Square bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 17 St station.

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

Empire State Building to Union Square train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 14 St-Union Sq station.

Where can I stay near Union Square?

There are 3806+ hotels available in Union Square.

Empire State Building to Union Square - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to Union Square by subway, train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Empire State Building to Union Square by foot and subway

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5 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 5 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 14 St-Union Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to 5 Av/W 17 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 7 min.

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