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

The cheapest way to get from Brooklyn to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $50.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Avenue H / E 32 St and arriving at Madison Av / E 34 St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Parkside Av and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Brooklyn to Empire State Building?

The distance between Brooklyn and Empire State Building is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brooklyn to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Parkside Av to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Brooklyn to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Avenue H / E 32 St station.

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

Brooklyn to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Parkside Av station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Brooklyn to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av / E 34 St station.

Where does the Brooklyn to Empire State Building train arrive?

Brooklyn to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Can I drive from Brooklyn to Empire State Building?

Yes, the driving distance between Brooklyn to Empire State Building is 8 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Brooklyn to Empire State Building.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3810+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Brooklyn to Empire State Building - 5 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Parkside Av to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway Q
28 min
$3
Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Empire State Buildingcar 8.3 mi
19 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to Madison Av / E 34 Stbus Bm2
54 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Empire State Buildingtaxi 8.3 mi
19 min
$35–50
Line 2 subway
1. Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 2
43 min
$3

Brooklyn to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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Distance: 7.4 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Parkside Av to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to Madison Av / E 34 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 51 min.

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