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How to get fromSouth Ferry (Station) to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from South Ferry (Station) to Empire State Building by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway R / ...
    20 min
    $3

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 34th Streetferry ferry As / ...
    54 min
    $2–11

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State St/Whitehall St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus bus M55
    38 min
    $3–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Ferry (Station) to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 3.8 mi
    11 min
    $19–23

  5. Bus via Greenwich St/Battery Pl

    1. Take the bus from Greenwich St/Battery Pl to Madison Av/ E 33 Stbus bus BxM18
    39 min
    $3–8

  6. Walk

    1. Take the foot from South Ferry (Station) to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 3.7 mi
    1h 12m

South Ferry (Station) to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar1452Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.9 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between South Ferry (Station), NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from State St/Whitehall St to 6 Av/W 34 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 36 min.

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