What is the cheapest way to get from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $18 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Pier 11 / Wall St. and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from State St/Whitehall St and arriving at 6 Av/W 34 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Pier 11 / Wall St. 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 Pier 11 / Wall St. and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wall St and arriving at 34 St-Penn Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building?

The distance between Pier 11 / Wall St. and Empire State Building is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 25 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building?

The line 2 subway from Wall St to 34 St-Penn Station takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building bus from?

Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from State St/Whitehall St station.

Where do I catch the Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building train from?

Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Wall St station.

Where does the Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 34 St station.

Where does the Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building train arrive?

Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.

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There are 6 ways to get from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or foot

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Line 2 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Wall St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 2 / ...
25 min
$3
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 34th Streetferry As / ...
44 min
$2–11
Subway
1. Take the subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway R / ...
29 min
$3
Bus
1. Take the bus from State St/Whitehall St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus M55
47 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3.7 mi
10 min
$18–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Buildingwalk 3.6 mi
1h 10m

Pier 11 / Wall St. to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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25 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4.1 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Pier 11 / Wall St., NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Wall St to 34 St-Penn Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 34th Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 27 min. Seastreak also services this route every 4 hours.

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