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

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn Heights to Empire State Building by subway, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 2 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Clark St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 2 / ...
    21 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to East 34th Streetferry ferry Sb
    41 min
    $5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Heights to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 4.7 mi
    11 min
    $23–28

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Brooklyn Heights to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 4.4 mi
    1h 25m

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Court St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway N / ...
    24 min
    $3

Brooklyn Heights to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar1909Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.9 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Clark St to 34 St-Penn Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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