What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Lower East Side?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Lower East Side is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Lower East Side?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Lower East Side is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Lower East Side?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 27 St and arriving at Broadway/Lispenard St. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and Lower East Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 34 St-Herald Sq and arriving at Grand St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Lower East Side?

The distance between Empire State Building and Lower East Side is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Empire State Building to Lower East Side without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Lower East Side without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to Lower East Side?

The subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Grand St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Lower East Side bus from?

Empire State Building to Lower East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 27 St station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Lower East Side train from?

Empire State Building to Lower East Side train services, operated by MTA, depart from 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Lower East Side bus arrive?

Empire State Building to Lower East Side bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/Lispenard St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Lower East Side train arrive?

Empire State Building to Lower East Side train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Grand St station.

Where can I stay near Lower East Side?

There are 3770+ hotels available in Lower East Side.

Empire State Building to Lower East Side - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Empire State Building to Lower East Side by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Grand Stsubway B / ...
10 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 27 St to Broadway/Lispenard Stbus BxM18
19 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Lower East Sidetaxi 2.9 mi
7 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Lower East Sidewalk 2.8 mi
53 min
Bus via Broadway/West Houston St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/West Houston Stbus M1 / ...
23 min
$3–8
Bus via New York, NY - Chinatown
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to New York, NY - Chinatownbus Nyc / ...
34 min
$21–26

Empire State Building to Lower East Side by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Lower East Side, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Grand St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 27 St to Broadway/Lispenard St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 11 min.

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