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How to get fromRed Hook to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Red Hook to Empire State Building by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Smith-9 Sts to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F
    28 min
    $3

  2. Drive 6.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Red Hook to Empire State Buildingcar car 6.7 mi
    14 min
    $2

  3. Bus, subway via Jay St-MetroTech

    1. Take the bus from Otsego St/Creamer St to Jay St/Fulton Stbus bus B57
    2. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    46 min
    $6–10

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Red Hook/Atlantic Basin to East 34th Streetferry ferry Sb
    48 min
    $5

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Red Hook to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 6.7 mi
    14 min
    $28–35

  6. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Otsego St/Lorraine St to 9 St/4 Avbus bus B61
    2. Take the subway from 4 Av-9 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway R / ...
    50 min
    $6–10

Red Hook to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar1179Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.3 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Red Hook, Kings County, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Smith-9 Sts to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Red Hook/Atlantic Basin to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 31 min.

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