What is the cheapest way to get from Times Square to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Times Square to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Times Square to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 1 min and costs $9 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Times Square and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from W 44 St/6 Av and arriving at 5 Av/W 36 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Times Square and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 42 St-Times Square and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Times Square to Empire State Building?

The distance between Times Square and Empire State Building is 2698 feet.

How do I travel from Times Square to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Times Square to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 4 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Times Square to Empire State Building?

The subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Empire State Building bus from?

Times Square to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from W 44 St/6 Av station.

Where do I catch the Times Square to Empire State Building train from?

Times Square to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 42 St-Times Square station.

Where does the Times Square to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Times Square to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 36 St station.

Where does the Times Square to Empire State Building train arrive?

Times Square to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Times Square to Empire State Building - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Times Square 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway N / ...
4 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from W 44 St/6 Av to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M55
7 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Times Square to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3,790 ft
1 min
$9–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Times Square to Empire State Buildingwalk 3,330 ft
12 min

Times Square to Empire State Building by subway and foot

3220Weekly Services

4 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Times Square to Empire State Building.

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Distance: 2,700 ft
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between 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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