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How to get fromThe Heights to Empire State Buildingby bus, train, tram, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from The Heights to Empire State Building by bus, train, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Central Ave At Bowers St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    43 min
    $6–22
  2. Line 83 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Summit Ave At Bowers St to Journal Square Transportation Centerbus bus 83 / ...
    2. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    44 min
    $5–7
  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from 2ND STREET station to NEWPORT stationtram tram Hblr
    2. Take the train from Newport to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    48 min
    $7–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Heights to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 5.1 mi
    11 min
    $23–28
  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from The Heights to Empire State Buildingwalk walk 4.9 mi
    1h 19m

The Heights to Empire State Building by foot and bus

Calendar559Weekly Services
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between The Heights, NJ, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Central Ave At Bowers St to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $6–22 and the journey takes 25 min.

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