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How to get fromStatue of Liberty to Empire State Buildingby ferry, subway or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Statue of Liberty to Empire State Building by ferry, subway, or bus

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  1. Ferry, subway

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    1. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery ParkferryNew York
    2. Take the subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry to 34 St-Herald SqsubwayR / ...
    59 min
    $28
  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery ParkferryNew York
    2. Take the bus from State St/Bridge St to 6 Av/W 34 StbusM55
    1h 21m
    $28–32

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Statue of Liberty to Empire State Building. However, you can walk to Liberty Island, take the ferry to Battery Park, walk to Whitehall St-South Ferry, take the subway to 34 St-Herald Sq, then walk to Empire State Building. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Statue of Liberty to Empire State Building via Liberty Island, Battery Park, State St/Bridge St, and 6 Av/W 34 St in around 1h 21m.

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