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

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

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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
    $7–23
  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
    $6–8
  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
    $7–14
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from The Heights to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 5.1 mi
    11 min
    $23–28
  5. Drive, line 18 ferry

    1. Drive from The Heights to Lincoln Harborcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Lincoln Harbor to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry ferry 18
    3. Drive from Midtown / W. 39th St. to Empire State Buildingcar car
    17 min

The Heights to Empire State Building by foot and bus

Calendar589Weekly Services
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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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 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–23 and the journey takes 25 min.

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