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How to get fromWhitestone to Empire State Buildingby bus, ferry, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Whitestone to Empire State Building by bus, ferry, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 14 Av/147 St to W 34 St/5 Avbus bus Qm2
    43 min
    $2–7
  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Ferry Point Park to East 34th Streetferry ferry Rs
    58 min
    $5
  3. Bus, line 7 subway

    1. Take the bus from Parsons Blvd/14 Av to Main St/39 Avbus bus Q44-Sbs / ...
    2. Take the subway from Flushing-Main St to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 7 / ...
    1h 1m
    $6–10
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Whitestone to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 11.2 mi
    21 min
    $40–55
  5. Drive 11.2 mi

    1. Drive from Whitestone to Empire State Buildingcar car 11.2 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

Whitestone to Empire State Building by bus and foot

Calendar170Weekly Services
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 14 Av/147 St to W 34 St/5 Av hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Ferry Point Park to East 34th Street hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 41 min.

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