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How to get fromTimes Square Theater to Empire State Buildingby subway, taxi, foot or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square Theater 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 SqsubwayN / ...
    7 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W 44 St/6 Av to 5 Av/W 33 StbusM55
    16 min
    $2–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Times Square Theater to Empire State Buildingtaxi3,940 ft
    1 min
    $7–10
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Times Square Theater to Empire State Buildingwalk3,440 ft
    12 min

Times Square Theater to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar3284Weekly Services
Duration7 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Times Square Theater, 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 33 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 7 min.

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