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

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $18.

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

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 Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 33 St and arriving at Spring St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Empire State Building and Lower Manhattan is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

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

The line 6 subway from 33 St to Spring St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan 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 Manhattan train from?

Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 33 St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Spring St station.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3938+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan - 6 ways to travel via line 6 subway

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

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Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 33 St to Spring Stsubway 4 / ...
14 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 Manhattantaxi 2.5 mi
6 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattanwalk 2.2 mi
41 min
Bus via Broadway/Spring St
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Spring Stbus M1 / ...
24 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 Manhattan by foot and subway

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

MTA operates a subway from 33 St to Spring St every 5 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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