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How to get fromEmpire State Building to Statue of Libertyby subway, ferry or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Empire State Building to Statue of Liberty by subway, ferry, or bus

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  1. Subway, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Whitehall St-South FerrysubwayR / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty IslandferryNew York
    1h 11m
  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Morris StbusM55 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty IslandferryNew York
    1h 30m
    $29–33
  3. Subway, ferry via Battery Park

    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Whitehall St-South FerrysubwayR / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty IslandferryBattery Park Full Loop
    1h 31m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Statue of Liberty, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Empire State Building to Statue of Liberty. However, you can walk to 34 St-Herald Sq, take the subway to Whitehall St-South Ferry, walk to Battery Park, take the ferry to Liberty Island, then walk to Statue of Liberty. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Empire State Building to Statue of Liberty via 5 Av/W 33 St, Broadway/Morris St, Battery Park, and Liberty Island in around 1h 30m.

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