What is the cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $7 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 41 St and arriving at W 32 St/7 Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central-42 St and arriving at 33 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building?

The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building is 5240 feet.

How long does it take to get from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building?

The line 6 subway from Grand Central-42 St to 33 St takes 2 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building bus from?

Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 41 St station.

Where do I catch the Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building train from?

Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central-42 St station.

Where does the Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 32 St/7 Av station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3411+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building

Q: How do I travel from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

There are 6 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building 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.

Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand Central-42 St to 33 St4 / ...
10 min
$3
Bus via W 32 St/7 Av
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to W 32 St/7 AvQ32
23 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building3,570 ft
1 min
$7–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building3,760 ft
13 min
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 44 St to 5 Av/W 36 StM1 / ...
12 min
$2–7
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to E 32 St/5 AvM4 / ...
13 min
$2–7

Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building by foot and subway

1684Weekly Services

10 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,240 ft
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Grand Central-42 St to 33 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 41 St to W 32 St/7 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 12 min.

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