How to get from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building by bus?

From Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building by bus

Take one direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building in Manhattan: take the M2 bus from 5 Av/W 42 St station to 5 Av/W 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus schedule from Grand Central Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

11min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M2M2
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from 5 Av/W 42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5 Av/W 42 St
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Limited East Village 8 St Via 5 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5 Av/W 23 St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building

The distance between Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 1.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 11 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 11 minutes, using Bus line M2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building in Manhattan in 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The M2 bus line goes from 5 Av/W 42 St station near Grand Central Terminal to 5 Av/W 23 St station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus is about 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Grand Central Terminal to get to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get on the M2 bus from the 5 Av/W 42 St stop near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the 5 Av/W 23 St stop, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Harlem - East Village. It leaves the 5 Av/W 42 St stop at 12:28 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The ride from Grand Central Terminal to Empire State Building costs $3.00.

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