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

The cheapest way to get from Lower East Side to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Lower East Side to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $16 - $19.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Centre St/Broome St and arriving at Madison Av/E 35 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Lower East Side and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Corlears Hook and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Lower East Side and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand St and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Lower East Side to Empire State Building?

The distance between Lower East Side and Empire State Building is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lower East Side to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 9 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Grand St to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Lower East Side to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Centre St/Broome St station.

Where do I catch the Lower East Side to Empire State Building train from?

Lower East Side to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand St station.

Where does the Lower East Side to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Lower East Side to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 35 St station.

Where does the Lower East Side to Empire State Building train arrive?

Lower East Side to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3722+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Lower East Side to Empire State Building - 6 ways to travel via subway

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Grand St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway B / ...
9 min
$3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Corlears Hook to East 34th Streetferry Sb
26 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 35 Stbus M1
27 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower East Side to Empire State Buildingtaxi 2.9 mi
7 min
$16–19
Bus via New York, NY - Chinatown
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
34 min
$38
Walk
1. Take the walk from Lower East Side to Empire State Buildingwalk 2.8 mi
53 min

Lower East Side to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Grand St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Corlears Hook to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 9 min.

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