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How to get fromJournal Square to Empire State Buildingby train, bus, taxi, car, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Journal Square to Empire State Building by train, bus, taxi, car, or ferry

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    27 min
    $4

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    54 min
    $7–22

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Journal Square to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 5.8 mi
    12 min
    $25–31

  4. Drive, line 18 ferry

    1. Drive from Journal Square 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
    18 min

Journal Square to Empire State Building by foot and train

Calendar867Weekly Services
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Journal Square, NJ, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

PATH operates a train from Journal Square to 33rd Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $4 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $7–22 and the journey takes 33 min.

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