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How to get fromPort Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Buildingby ferry, taxi, tram, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building by ferry, taxi, tram, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 11 ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    2. Take the taxi from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi
    13 min
  2. Tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Port Imperial Hblr Station to NEWPORT stationtram tram Hblr
    2. Take the train from Newport to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    36 min
    $7–15
  3. Line 11 ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 11
    38 min
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 4.4 mi
    8 min
    $20–25
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boulevard East At Fulton St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 128 / ...
    44 min
    $7–23

Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building by tram, train, and foot

Calendar540Weekly Services
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Comparing Your Travel Options

What companies run services between Port Imperial Ferry Terminal, NJ, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

NY Waterway operates a ferry from Port Imperial / Weehawken to Midtown / W. 39th St. every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Boulevard East At Fulton St to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $7–23 and the journey takes 20 min.

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