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

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 5 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Union Square to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $10 - $13.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Av South/E 18 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 35 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 14 St-Union Sq and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

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

The distance between Union Square and Empire State Building is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Union Square to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 3 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Union Square to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Park Av South/E 18 St station.

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

Union Square to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 14 St-Union Sq station.

Train or bus from Union Square to Empire State Building?

The best way to get from Union Square to Empire State Building is to bus which takes 16 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 and takes 7 min.

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

Union Square to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 35 St station.

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

Union 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 3445+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Union Square to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Union Square to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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 14 St-Union Sq to 34 St-Herald SqQ / ...
5 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Madison Av/E 35 StM1 / ...
16 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union Square to Empire State Building1.4 mi
3 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Union Square to Empire State Building5,260 ft
19 min
Train
1. Take the train from 14th Street to 33rd StreetPath
7 min
$3

Union Square to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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Distance: 1.2 mi
Duration: 5 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. MTA New York City Transit also services this route every 10 minutes. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Park Av South/E 18 St to Madison Av/E 35 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 12 min.

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