What is the cheapest way to get from South Street Seaport to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from South Street Seaport to Empire State Building is to line 2 subway which costs $3 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Street Seaport to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from South Street Seaport to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $18 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between South Street Seaport and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church St/Liberty St and arriving at 6 Av/W 34 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct ferry between South Street Seaport 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 South Street Seaport and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fulton St and arriving at 34 St-Penn Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from South Street Seaport to Empire State Building?

The distance between South Street Seaport and Empire State Building is 4 miles.

How long does it take to get from South Street Seaport to Empire State Building?

The line 2 subway from Fulton St to 34 St-Penn Station takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the South Street Seaport to Empire State Building bus from?

South Street Seaport to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Church St/Liberty St station.

Where do I catch the South Street Seaport to Empire State Building train from?

South Street Seaport to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Fulton St station.

Where does the South Street Seaport to Empire State Building bus arrive?

South Street Seaport to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 34 St station.

Where does the South Street Seaport to Empire State Building train arrive?

South Street Seaport to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.

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South Street Seaport to Empire State Building

Q: How do I travel from South Street Seaport to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from South Street Seaport to Empire State Building without a car is to line 2 subway which takes 24 min and costs $3.

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There are 5 ways to get from South Street Seaport to Empire State Building by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Line 2 subway
best
1. Take the subway from Fulton St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 2 / ...
24 min
$3
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 34th Streetferry As / ...
50 min
$2–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Church St/Liberty St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus M55
45 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Street Seaport to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3.5 mi
9 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Street Seaport to Empire State Buildingwalk 3.4 mi
1h 5m

South Street Seaport to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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Distance: 3.8 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between South Street Seaport, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Fulton St to 34 St-Penn Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Church St/Liberty St to 6 Av/W 34 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 31 min.

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