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

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

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at Dumbo/Fulton Ferry. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Downtown Brooklyn?

There are 3903+ hotels available in Downtown Brooklyn.

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

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

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

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jay St-MetroTechsubway F / ...
19 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Dumbo/Fulton Ferryferry Er
44 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Downtown Brooklyntaxi 4.5 mi
11 min
$21–26
Walk
1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Downtown Brooklynwalk 4.2 mi
1h 21m

Empire State Building to Downtown Brooklyn by foot and subway

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Jay St-MetroTech every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Dumbo/Fulton Ferry every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 27 min.

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