How to get from New York NY Penn Station to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

From New York NY Penn Station to Empire State Building by bus and subway

To get from New York NY Penn Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the 34TH ST bus from W 34th Ave & 9th Ave station to W 34th St & Broadway station. Next, take the W subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 min. The bus and subway schedule from New York NY Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

12min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 34TH ST34TH ST
Subway - W
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from W 34th Ave & 9th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 34th Ave & 9th Ave
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 34TH ST34TH ST
    Wait for bus
    34TH ST
    E 34th St & 3rd Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 34th St & Broadway
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    3 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 New York NY Penn Station to Empire State Building

The distance between New York NY Penn Station, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 1.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 12 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York NY Penn Station 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 NY Penn Station to Empire State Building

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

    The fastest way takes 12 minutes, using Bus line 34TH ST, Subway line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between New York NY Penn Station and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from New York NY Penn Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The 34TH ST bus line goes from W 34th Ave & 9th Ave station near New York NY Penn Station to W 34th St & Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till W 34th St & Broadway station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

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

    The total travel time between New York NY Penn Station and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near New York NY Penn Station to get to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get on the 34TH ST bus from the W 34th Ave & 9th Ave stop near New York NY Penn Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between New York NY Penn Station and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the W 34th St & Broadway station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

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

    The last train from New York NY Penn Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken line. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 7:35 PM.

  • When is the first bus from New York NY Penn Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first bus from New York NY Penn Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Chelsea Piers - East Side. It leaves the W 23 St/9 Av stop at 12:32 AM.

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

    The first subway from New York NY Penn Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Broadway Local. It leaves the 34 St-Herald Sq station at 12:13 AM.

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