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How to get fromBrooklyn to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Parkside Av to 34 St-Herald SqsubwayQ
    28 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to Madison Av / E 34 StbusBm2
    59 min
    $2–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Empire State Buildingtaxi8.3 mi
    18 min
    $35–50
  4. Drive 8.3 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Empire State Buildingcar8.3 mi
    18 min
    $2–3
  5. Line 2 subway

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway2
    41 min
    $3

Brooklyn to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar1057Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Parkside Av to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Avenue H / E 32 St to Madison Av / E 34 St hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 56 min.

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