How to get from Brooklyn to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

Brooklyn to Empire State Building - Bus Schedule

The B6 bus from Brooklyn to Empire State Building runs from 6:00 AM to 10:40 PM, with departures every 5-20 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 8 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Brooklyn to Empire State Building by bus and subway

To get from Brooklyn to Empire State Building in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the B6 bus from Cozine Av/Ashford St station to Glenwood Rd (B42 - Does Not Stop) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L subway and finally take the W subway from 14 St-Union Sq station to 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

68min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - B6B6
Subway - L
Subway - W
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Cozine Av/Ashford St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cozine Av/Ashford St
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Limited Bensonhurst - 25 Av Cropsey Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Glenwood Rd (B42 - Does Not Stop)
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Canarsie-Rockaway Pkwy
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - L
    Wait for subway
    L
    8 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    35 min
  • 7
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Empire State Building

The distance between Brooklyn, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 11.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Empire State Building by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Brooklyn to Empire State Building

To check the bus and subway schedule from Brooklyn to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brooklyn) and destination (Empire State Building), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line B6, Subway line L, Subway line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Empire State Building?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Empire State Building?

    The B6 bus line goes from Cozine Av/Ashford St station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey to Glenwood Rd (B42 - Does Not Stop) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Glenwood Rd (B42 - Does Not Stop) station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brooklyn to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the B6 bus from the Cozine Av/Ashford St stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Glenwood Rd (B42 - Does Not Stop) station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How much is the bus fare from Brooklyn to Empire State Building?

    The ride from Brooklyn to Empire State Building costs $3.00.

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