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

The cheapest way to get from Brookfield Place to Empire State Building is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brookfield Place to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Brookfield Place and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church St/Vesey St and arriving at Madison Av/ E 33 St. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Brookfield Place and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Battery Park City/Vesey St. and arriving at Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Brookfield Place and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chambers St and arriving at 34 St-Penn Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Brookfield Place to Empire State Building?

The distance between Brookfield Place and Empire State Building is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brookfield Place to Empire State Building without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 24 min and costs $3.

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

The line 2 subway from Chambers St to 34 St-Penn Station takes 7 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Brookfield Place to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Church St/Vesey St station.

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

Brookfield Place to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Chambers St station.

Where does the Brookfield Place to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Brookfield Place to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/ E 33 St station.

Where does the Brookfield Place to Empire State Building train arrive?

Brookfield Place to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

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Brookfield Place to Empire State Building - 8 ways to travel via line 2 subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Brookfield Place to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, ferry, or foot

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Line 2 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Chambers St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 2 / ...
24 min
$3
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferry Sg
44 min
$1–9
Subway
1. Take the subway from Cortlandt St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway R / ...
26 min
$3
Bus via Madison Av/ E 33 St
1. Take the bus from Church St/Vesey St to Madison Av/ E 33 Stbus BxM18
39 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brookfield Place to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3.6 mi
9 min
$18–22
Line 1 subway
1. Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
26 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church St/Vesey St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus M55
41 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from Brookfield Place to Empire State Buildingwalk 3.3 mi
1h 4m

Brookfield Place to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.6 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Brookfield Place, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Chambers St to 34 St-Penn Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Church St/Vesey St to Madison Av/ E 33 St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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