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

The cheapest way to get from Union to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Union to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs $100 - $130.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Morris Ave At Adams Ave and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Maplewood and arriving at New York Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Union to Empire State Building?

The distance between Union and Empire State Building is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Union to Empire State Building without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $2 - $13.

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

The train from Maplewood to Penn Station takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Union to Empire State Building bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Morris Ave At Adams Ave station.

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

Union to Empire State Building train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Maplewood station.

Train or bus from Union to Empire State Building?

The best way to get from Union to Empire State Building is to train which takes 50 min and costs $2 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $26 and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Union to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Union to Empire State Building bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Union to Empire State Building train arrive?

Union to Empire State Building train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Union to Empire State Building?

Yes, the driving distance between Union to Empire State Building is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Union to Empire State Building.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3727+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Union to Empire State Building - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Union to Empire State Building by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Maplewood to New York Penn Stationtrain Mne / ...
50 min
$2–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
1h 2m
$8–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Union to Empire State Buildingtaxi 17.6 mi
30 min
$100–130
Drive 17.6 mi
1. Drive from Union to Empire State Buildingcar 17.6 mi
30 min
$4–5

Union to Empire State Building by train and foot

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Distance: 18.2 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Maplewood to New York Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–26 and the journey takes 47 min.

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