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How to get fromLower East Side to Empire State Buildingby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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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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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Grand St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway B / ...
    9 min
    $3
  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Corlears Hook to East 34th Streetferry ferry Sb
    26 min
    $5
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 35 Stbus bus M1
    27 min
    $3–8
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lower East Side to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 2.9 mi
    7 min
    $16–19
  5. Bus via New York, NY - Chinatown

    1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to New York, NY - Midtownbus bus Nyc / ...
    34 min
    $38
  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Lower East Side to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 2.8 mi
    53 min

Lower East Side to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar1506Weekly Services
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

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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