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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Battery Parkby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Empire State Building to Battery Park by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Whitehall St-South Ferrysubway subway R / ...
    23 min
    $3
  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry As / ...
    53 min
    $2–11
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to State St/Bridge Stbus bus M55
    40 min
    $3–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Battery Parktaxi taxi 3.8 mi
    11 min
    $19–24
  5. Bus via Broadway/Morris St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Morris Stbus bus M55 / ...
    40 min
    $3–8
  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Empire State Building to Battery Parkwalk walk 3.7 mi
    1h 10m

Empire State Building to Battery Park by foot and subway

Calendar1445Weekly Services
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Battery Park, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Whitehall St-South Ferry every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to State St/Bridge St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min.

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