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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Union Squareby subway, train, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 14 St-Union Sqsubway subway Q / ...
    5 min
    $3

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from 33rd Street to 14th Streettrain train Path
    6 min
    $4

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to 5 Av/W 17 Stbus bus M1 / ...
    10 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Union Squaretaxi taxi 1.1 mi
    2 min
    $10–12

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Union Squarewalk walk 5,260 ft
    19 min

Empire State Building to Union Square by foot and subway

Calendar3284Weekly Services
Duration5 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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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 $3–8 and the journey takes 8 min.

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