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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Brooklyn Navy Yardby ferry, bus, taxi, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Empire State Building to Brooklyn Navy Yard by ferry, bus, taxi, or subway

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Brooklyn Navy Yardferry ferry As
    31 min
    $5

  2. Subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to York Stsubway subway F / ...
    43 min
    $3

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from E 34 St/5 Av to Marginal St/E 34 Stbus bus M34-Sbs
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Brooklyn Navy Yardferry ferry As
    1h 4m
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Brooklyn Navy Yardtaxi taxi 4.7 mi
    11 min
    $22–26

Empire State Building to Brooklyn Navy Yard by foot and ferry

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.9 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

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

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Brooklyn Navy Yard hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to York St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min.

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