What is the cheapest way to get from Sunset Park to Empire State Building?

The cheapest way to get from Sunset Park to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunset Park to Empire State Building?

The fastest way to get from Sunset Park to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $35 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Sunset Park and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shore Rd/72 St and arriving at Madison Av/E 34 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct ferry between Sunset Park and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Red Hook/Atlantic Basin and arriving at East 34th Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Sunset Park and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 36 St and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Sunset Park to Empire State Building?

The distance between Sunset Park and Empire State Building is 8 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.

How do I travel from Sunset Park to Empire State Building without a car?

The best way to get from Sunset Park to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 27 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Sunset Park to Empire State Building?

The subway from 36 St to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 25 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Sunset Park to Empire State Building bus from?

Sunset Park to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Shore Rd/72 St station.

Where do I catch the Sunset Park to Empire State Building train from?

Sunset Park to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 36 St station.

Where does the Sunset Park to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Sunset Park to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 34 St station.

Where does the Sunset Park to Empire State Building train arrive?

Sunset Park to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Can I drive from Sunset Park to Empire State Building?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunset Park to Empire State Building is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Sunset Park to Empire State Building.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 3669+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Sunset Park to Empire State Building - 6 ways to travel via subway, and ferry

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 36 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway D / ...
27 min
$3
Drive 8.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sunset Park to Empire State Buildingcar 8.7 mi
17 min
$2–3
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Red Hook/Atlantic Basin to East 34th Streetferry Sb
48 min
$5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shore Rd/72 St to Madison Av/E 34 Stbus X27 / ...
1h
$3–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sunset Park to Empire State Buildingtaxi 8.7 mi
17 min
$35–45
Bus via Madison Av/E 29 St
1. Take the bus from Shore Rd/72 St to Madison Av/E 29 Stbus X27 / ...
1h 2m
$3–8

Sunset Park to Empire State Building by subway and foot

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Distance: 7.8 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Sunset Park, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 36 St to 34 St-Herald Sq every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 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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