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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $21 - $26.

Is there a direct ferry between Downtown Brooklyn and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jay St-MetroTech and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Building?

The distance between Downtown Brooklyn and Empire State Building is 5 miles.

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

The subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Jay St-MetroTech station.

Where does the Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Building train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3943+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Building - 4 ways to travel via subway

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

The best way to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 19 min and costs $3.

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway F / ...
19 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to East 34th Streetferry Er
41 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Buildingtaxi 4.5 mi
11 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Buildingwalk 4.2 mi
1h 21m

Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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19 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 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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