What is the cheapest way to get from Ground Zero to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Ground Zero to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ground Zero to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Ground Zero to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Ground Zero and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church St/Vesey St and arriving at Madison Av/ E 33 St. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Ground Zero and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Battery Park City/Vesey St. and arriving at Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Ground Zero and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cortlandt St and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Ground Zero to Empire State Building?

The distance between Ground Zero and Empire State Building is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Ground Zero to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Ground Zero to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Ground Zero to Empire State Building?

The subway from Cortlandt St to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ground Zero to Empire State Building bus from?

Ground Zero to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Church St/Vesey St station.

Where do I catch the Ground Zero to Empire State Building train from?

Ground Zero to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Cortlandt St station.

Where does the Ground Zero to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Ground Zero to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/ E 33 St station.

Where does the Ground Zero to Empire State Building train arrive?

Ground Zero to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

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Ground Zero to Empire State Building - 6 ways to travel via subway, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ground Zero to Empire State Building by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Cortlandt St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway R / ...
20 min
$3
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79ferry Sg
48 min
$1–9
Bus via Madison Av/ E 33 St
1. Take the bus from Church St/Vesey St to Madison Av/ E 33 Stbus BxM18
32 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ground Zero to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3.4 mi
8 min
$17–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church St/Vesey St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus M55
35 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Ground Zero to Empire State Buildingwalk 3.1 mi
59 min

Ground Zero to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Ground Zero, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Cortlandt St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Church St/Vesey St to Madison Av/ E 33 St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 25 min.

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