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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Lower Manhattan to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $13 - $17.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Centre St/Broome St and arriving at Madison Av/E 35 St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lower Manhattan to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Centre St/Broome St station.

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

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

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

Lower Manhattan to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Madison Av/E 35 St station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 1552+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Empire State Building 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 Spring St to 33 St4 / ...
14 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 35 StM1
27 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lower Manhattan to Empire State Building2.3 mi
6 min
$13–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Lower Manhattan to Empire State Building2.2 mi
41 min
Bus via New York, NY - Chinatown
1. Take the bus from New York, NY - Chinatown to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
34 min
$21–26

Lower Manhattan to Empire State Building by subway and foot

1805Weekly Services

14 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2.2 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

MTA operates a subway from Spring St to 33 St every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Centre St/Broome St to Madison Av/E 35 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 23 min.

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