How to get from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

From Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building by bus and subway

To get from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the B61 bus from Van Brunt St/Pioneer St station to Smith St/Fulton St station. Next, take the R subway from Jay St-Metrotech station to 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

59min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - B61B61
Subway - R
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Van Brunt St/Pioneer St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Van Brunt St/Pioneer St
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - B61B61
    Wait for bus
    B61
    Downtown Bklyn Fulton Mall Via Red Hook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith St/Fulton St
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jay St-Metrotech
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    22 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 Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building

The distance between Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 7.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal 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 Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line B61, Subway line R.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Empire State Building?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The B61 bus line goes from Van Brunt St/Pioneer St station near Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in New York - New Jersey to Smith St/Fulton St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Smith St/Fulton St station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in New York - New Jersey and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the B61 bus from the Van Brunt St/Pioneer St stop near Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Empire State Building?

    Get off the bus at the Smith St/Fulton St station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The first subway from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in New York - New Jersey to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Queens Blvd Express/6 Av Local. It leaves the Smith-9 Sts station at 12:29 AM.

  • When is the first ferry from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The first ferry from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in New York - New Jersey to Empire State Building in Manhattan is South Brooklyn. It leaves the Red Hook station at 2:40 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The ride from Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to Empire State Building costs $3.00.

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