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How to get fromEmpire State Building to New York City Hallby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to New York City Hall by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to City Hallsubway subway N / ...
    17 min
    $3
  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry As / ...
    57 min
    $2–11
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Chambers Stbus bus M55 / ...
    34 min
    $3–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to New York City Halltaxi taxi 3.1 mi
    8 min
    $16–20
  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Empire State Building to New York City Hallwalk walk 3 mi
    57 min

Empire State Building to New York City Hall by foot and subway

Calendar1445Weekly Services
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and New York City Hall, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to City Hall every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Chambers St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 28 min.

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