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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Lower East Sideby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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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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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Grand Stsubway subway B / ...
    10 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/West Houston Stbus bus M1 / ...
    18 min
    $3–8
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Lower East Sidetaxi taxi 2.9 mi
    7 min
    $16–20
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Empire State Building to Lower East Sidewalk walk 2.8 mi
    53 min
  5. Bus via Broadway/Lispenard St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 27 St to Broadway/Lispenard Stbus bus BxM18
    19 min
    $3–8
  6. Bus via New York, NY - Chinatown

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to New York, NY - Chinatownbus bus Nyc / ...
    34 min
    $38

Empire State Building to Lower East Side by foot and subway

Calendar1506Weekly Services
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

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 33 St to Broadway/West Houston St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 16 min.

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