What is the cheapest way to get from Liberty Island to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Liberty Island to Empire State Building is to ferry and subway which costs $29 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Liberty Island to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Liberty Island to Empire State Building is to ferry and subway which takes 52 min and costs $29.

Is there a direct ferry between Liberty Island and Empire State Building?

No, there is no direct ferry from Liberty Island to Empire State Building. However, there are services departing from Liberty Island and arriving at East 34th Street via Wall St/Pier 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Liberty Island to Empire State Building?

The distance between Liberty Island and Empire State Building is 6 miles.

How do I travel from Liberty Island to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Liberty Island to Empire State Building without a car is to ferry and subway which takes 52 min and costs $29.

How long does it take to get from Liberty Island to Empire State Building?

It takes approximately 52 min to get from Liberty Island to Empire State Building, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Liberty Island to Empire State Building - 4 ways to travel via ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Liberty Island to Empire State Building by ferry, subway, or bus

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Ferry, subway
best
1. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry New York
2. Take the subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway R / ...
52 min
$29
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry New York
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 34th Streetferry As / ...
1h 28m
$28–37
Ferry, subway via Battery Park
1. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry Battery Park Full Loop
2. Take the subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway R / ...
1h
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry New York
2. Take the bus from State St/Bridge St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus M55
1h 17m
$29–34

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Distance: 6.3 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Liberty Island, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

You can take a ferry from Liberty Island to Empire State Building via Battery Park, Wall St/Pier 11, and East 34th Street in around 1h 28m.

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