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How to get from New York University to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

From New York University to Empire State Building by bus and subway

To get from New York University to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the E subway from Spring St station to 23 St station. Next, take the M23-SBS bus from W 23rd St & 8th Ave station to E 23 St/Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from New York University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

17min$3.00
Subway - E
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    New York University
    161 Avenue of the Americas
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23rd St & 8th Ave
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus East Side Avenue C Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 23 St/Broadway
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New York University to Empire State Building

The distance between New York University, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 2.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 17 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York University 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 New York University to Empire State Building

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York University to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Subway line E, Bus line M23-SBS.

  • Is there a direct subway between New York University and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from New York University to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The E subway line goes from 23 St station near New York University to W 23rd St & 8th Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till W 23rd St & 8th Ave station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York University to Empire State Building in Manhattan by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between New York University and Empire State Building in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near New York University to get to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get on the E subway from the 23 St station near New York University in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between New York University and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the W 23rd St & 8th Ave stop, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the last train from New York University to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The last train from New York University to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken line. It leaves the Christopher Street station at 7:45 PM.

  • When is the last bus from New York University to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The last bus from New York University to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the W 44 St - South Ferry line. It leaves the 6 Av/Spring St stop at 7:32 PM.

  • When is the first subway from New York University to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first subway from New York University to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Broadway Local. It leaves the Prince St station at 12:12 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from New York University to Empire State Building?

    The ride from New York University to Empire State Building costs $3.00.