What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan is to line 6 subway which costs $3 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 5 Av/W 33 St and arriving at Broadway/Spring St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and Lower Manhattan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 33 St and arriving at Spring St. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Empire State Building and Lower Manhattan is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan without a car is to line 6 subway which takes 14 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan?

The line 6 subway from 33 St to Spring St takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan bus from?

Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 33 St station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan train from?

Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 33 St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan bus arrive?

Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/Spring St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan train arrive?

Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Spring St station.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3808+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan - 5 ways to travel via line 6 subway

There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 6 subway
best
1. Take the subway from 33 St to Spring St4 / ...
14 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Spring StM1 / ...
22 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan2.5 mi
6 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan2.2 mi
41 min
Bus via New York, NY - Chinatown
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Midtown to New York, NY - ChinatownNyc / ...
34 min
$21–26

Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan by foot and subway

1812Weekly Services

14 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Empire State Building to Lower Manhattan.

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 33 St to Spring St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Spring St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 20 min.

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