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How to get fromSunset Park to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunset Park to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 36 St to 34 St-Herald SqsubwayD / ...
    28 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shore Rd/72 St to Madison Av/E 34 StbusX27 / ...
    1h
    $2–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sunset Park to Empire State Buildingtaxi8.7 mi
    17 min
    $40–50
  4. Drive 8.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sunset Park to Empire State Buildingcar8.7 mi
    17 min
    $2–3
  5. Bus via Madison Av/E 29 St

    1. Take the bus from Shore Rd/72 St to Madison Av/E 29 StbusX27 / ...
    1h 2m
    $2–7

Sunset Park to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar1992Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sunset Park, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 36 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Shore Rd/72 St to Madison Av/E 34 St hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 57 min.

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