How to get from Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building by bus?

From Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building by bus

Take one direct bus from Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building in Manhattan: take the DOWNTOWN LOCAL bus from Midtown / W 39th Street station to W 23rd St & 5th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The bus schedule from Midtown W 39th St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

15min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Midtown / W 39th Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Midtown / W 39th Street
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
    Wait for bus
    DOWNTOWN LOCAL
    W Houston & Mercer St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 23rd St & 5th Ave
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building

The distance between Midtown W 39th St, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 2.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 15 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Midtown W 39th St 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 Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building

To check the bus schedule from Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Midtown W 39th St) 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 Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 15 minutes, using Bus line DOWNTOWN LOCAL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Midtown W 39th St and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building in Manhattan in 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The DOWNTOWN LOCAL bus line goes from Midtown / W 39th Street station near Midtown W 39th St to W 23rd St & 5th Ave station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus?

    The total travel time between Midtown W 39th St and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus is about 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Midtown W 39th St to get to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get on the DOWNTOWN LOCAL bus from the Midtown / W 39th Street stop near Midtown W 39th St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Midtown W 39th St and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the W 23rd St & 5th Ave stop, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Chelsea Piers - East Side. It leaves the W 24 St/12 Av stop at 12:29 AM.

  • When is the last subway from Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The last subway from Midtown W 39th St to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the Broadway Express line. It leaves the Times Sq-42 St station at 7:50 PM.

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