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How to get fromBrooklyn Bridge to Empire State Buildingby subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Brooklyn Bridge to Empire State Building by subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from York St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    23 min
    $3
  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to East 34th Streetferry ferry Er
    46 min
    $5
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Bridge to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 4.6 mi
    12 min
    $21–26
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Brooklyn Bridge to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 4.2 mi
    1h 20m

Brooklyn Bridge to Empire State Building by foot and subway

Calendar1189Weekly Services
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brooklyn Bridge, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from York St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to East 34th Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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