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How to get fromOne Times Square to Empire State Buildingby subway, taxi, foot or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from One Times Square to Empire State Building by subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway N / ...
    7 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W 44 St/6 Av to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus bus M55
    12 min
    $2–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from One Times Square to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 3,810 ft
    1 min
    $7–10
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from One Times Square to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 3,320 ft
    12 min

One Times Square to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar3284Weekly Services
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

MTA operates a subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from W 44 St/6 Av to 5 Av/W 36 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 5 min.

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