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How to get fromStaten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal to Empire State Buildingby subway, bus, taxi or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 34 St-Herald SqsubwayR / ...
    22 min
    $3
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State St/Whitehall St to 6 Av/W 34 StbusM55
    38 min
    $2–7
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal to Empire State Buildingtaxi3.9 mi
    11 min
    $20–24
  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal to Empire State Buildingwalk3.8 mi
    1h 12m
  5. Bus via Greenwich St/Battery Pl

    1. Take the bus from Greenwich St/Battery Pl to Madison Av/ E 33 StbusBxM18
    40 min
    $2–7

Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal to Empire State Building by subway and foot

Calendar1372Weekly Services
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA operates a bus from State St/Whitehall St to 6 Av/W 34 St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 36 min.

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