What is the cheapest way to get from New York City Hall to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from New York City Hall to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from New York City Hall to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from New York City Hall to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between New York City Hall and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church St/Chambers St and arriving at Madison Av/ E 33 St. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

Is there a direct ferry between New York City Hall and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Wall St/Pier 11 and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between New York City Hall and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from City Hall and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from New York City Hall to Empire State Building?

The distance between New York City Hall and Empire State Building is 3 miles.

How do I travel from New York City Hall to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from New York City Hall to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 18 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from New York City Hall to Empire State Building?

The subway from City Hall to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the New York City Hall to Empire State Building bus from?

New York City Hall to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Church St/Chambers St station.

Where do I catch the New York City Hall to Empire State Building train from?

New York City Hall to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from City Hall station.

Where does the New York City Hall to Empire State Building bus arrive?

New York City Hall to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/ E 33 St station.

Where does the New York City Hall to Empire State Building train arrive?

New York City Hall 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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New York City Hall to Empire State Building - 6 ways to travel via subway

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There are 6 ways to get from New York City Hall to Empire State Building by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from City Hall to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway N / ...
18 min
$3
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 34th Streetferry As / ...
1h
$2–11
Bus via Madison Av/ E 33 St
1. Take the bus from Church St/Chambers St to Madison Av/ E 33 Stbus BxM18
31 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York City Hall to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3.2 mi
9 min
$17–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church St/Warren St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus M55
35 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from New York City Hall to Empire State Buildingwalk 3 mi
57 min

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

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Distance: 3.2 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

MTA operates a subway from City Hall to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Church St/Chambers St to Madison Av/ E 33 St 5 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 22 min.

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