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

Staten Island to Empire State Building - Bus Schedule

The SIM4 bus from Staten Island to Empire State Building runs from 5:14 AM to 8:41 AM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 20 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Staten Island to Empire State Building by bus and subway

To get from Staten Island to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the SIM4 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to Trinity Pl/Rector St station. Next, take the W subway from Rector St station to 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and subway schedule from Staten Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

80min$7.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM4SIM4
Subway - W
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM4SIM4
    Wait for bus
    SIM4
    Downtown Worth St Via Church St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trinity Pl/Rector St
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Rector St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Astoria-Ditmars Blvd
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    14 min
  • 7
    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 Staten Island to Empire State Building

The distance between Staten Island, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 23.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Staten Island 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 Staten Island to Empire State Building

To check the bus and subway schedule from Staten Island to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Staten Island) 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 Staten Island to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line SIM4, Subway line W.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Staten Island to Empire State Building?

    The SIM4 bus line goes from Eltingville/Transit Center station near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey to Trinity Pl/Rector St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Trinity Pl/Rector St station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between Staten Island in New York - New Jersey and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the SIM4 bus from the Eltingville/Transit Center stop near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Trinity Pl/Rector St station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Staten Island to Empire State Building?

    The first bus from Staten Island in New York - New Jersey to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Huguenot - Manhattan Express. It leaves the Eltingville/Transit Center stop at 11:09 PM.

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

    The ride from Staten Island to Empire State Building costs $7.25.

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