What is the cheapest way to get from Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building is to subway which costs $3 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Staten Island Ferry 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 Staten Island Ferry 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 Staten Island Ferry and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitehall St-South Ferry and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building?

The distance between Staten Island Ferry and Empire State Building is 4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building?

The subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building bus from?

Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from State St/Whitehall St station.

Where do I catch the Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building train from?

Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Whitehall St-South Ferry station.

Where does the Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 34 St station.

Where does the Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building train arrive?

Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building - 6 ways to travel via subway

Q: How do I travel from Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 22 min and costs $3.

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There are 6 ways to get from Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway R / ...
22 min
$3
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to East 34th Streetferry As / ...
53 min
$2–11
Bus
1. Take the bus from State St/Whitehall St to 6 Av/W 34 Stbus M55
40 min
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Buildingtaxi 3.9 mi
11 min
$19–23
Bus via Greenwich St/Battery Pl
1. Take the bus from Greenwich St/Battery Pl to Madison Av/ E 33 Stbus BxM18
40 min
$3–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Buildingwalk 3.8 mi
1h 12m

Staten Island Ferry to Empire State Building by foot and subway

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22 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 4 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Staten Island Ferry, 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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