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

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Whitestone is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Whitestone is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Whitestone?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 6 Av/W 35 St and arriving at 14 Av/146 Pl. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct ferry between Empire State Building and Whitestone?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at Ferry Point Park. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Whitestone?

The distance between Empire State Building and Whitestone is 10 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Whitestone without a car is to ferry which takes 52 min and costs $0 - $5.

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

The ferry from East 34th Street to Ferry Point Park takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Empire State Building to Whitestone bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 6 Av/W 35 St station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Whitestone bus arrive?

Empire State Building to Whitestone bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 14 Av/146 Pl station.

Can I drive from Empire State Building to Whitestone?

Yes, the driving distance between Empire State Building to Whitestone is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Empire State Building to Whitestone.

Where can I stay near Whitestone?

There are 3948+ hotels available in Whitestone.

Empire State Building to Whitestone - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Empire State Building to Whitestone by ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Ferry Point Parkferry Rs
52 min
$5
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 6 Av/W 35 St to 14 Av/146 Plbus Qm2
1h 11m
$2–7
Train, bus
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
2. Take the bus from Main St/38 Av to Parsons Blvd/14 Avbus Q44-Sbs / ...
56 min
$7–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Whitestonetaxi 11.3 mi
20 min
$45–60
Drive 11.3 mi
1. Drive from Empire State Building to Whitestonecar 11.3 mi
20 min
$3
Train, bus via 150 St/12 Av
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain Port Washington Branch
2. Take the bus from Roosevelt Av/Main St to 150 St/12 Avbus Q15
58 min
$7–15

Empire State Building to Whitestone by foot and ferry

105Weekly Services

52 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Empire State Building to Whitestone.

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Distance: 10.1 mi
Duration: 52 min

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

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Ferry Point Park hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 6 Av/W 35 St to 14 Av/146 Pl hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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