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How to get from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building by bus and ferry?

From Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building by bus and ferry

To get from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the SB ferry from Red Hook station to East 34th Street station. Next, take the M34-SBS bus from Fdr Dr/E 35 St station to E 34 St/5 Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The bus and ferry schedule from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

50min$7.50
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - SBSB
Bus - M34-SBSM34-SBS
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Red Hook

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Red Hook
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Ferry - SBSB
    Wait for ferry
    SB
    East 34th Street
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    East 34th Street
    ID 2319805
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fdr Dr/E 35 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M34-SBSM34-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M34-SBS
    Select Bus Javits Ctr 12 Av Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 34 St/5 Av
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    West 34th Street
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building

The distance between Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 7.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building

To check the bus and ferry schedule from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brooklyn Cruise Terminal) and destination (Empire State Building), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and ferry routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and ferry, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and ferry schedules.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Ferry line SB, Bus line M34-SBS.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Empire State Building?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The SB ferry line goes from Red Hook station near Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in New York - New Jersey to East 34th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till East 34th Street station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in New York - New Jersey and Empire State Building in Manhattan by ferry and bus is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the SB ferry from the Red Hook station near Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Empire State Building?

    Get off the ferry at the East 34th Street stop, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first ferry from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The first ferry from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in New York - New Jersey to Empire State Building in Manhattan is South Brooklyn. It leaves the Red Hook station at 4:47 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The first subway from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in New York - New Jersey to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Queens Blvd Express/6 Av Local. It leaves the Smith-9 Sts station at 12:28 AM.

  • How much is the ferry fare from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The ride from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building costs $7.50.