How to get from High Line to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

From High Line to Empire State Building by bus and subway

To get from High Line to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the DOWNTOWN LOCAL bus from W 23rd St & 10th Ave station to E 23rd St & Broadway station. Next, take the R subway from 23 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The bus and subway schedule from High Line may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

19min$4.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
Subway - R
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from W 23rd St & 10th Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23rd St & 10th Ave
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
    Wait for bus
    DOWNTOWN LOCAL
    W Houston & Mercer St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 23rd St & Broadway
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    West 34th Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from High Line to Empire State Building

The distance between High Line, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 1.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from High Line 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 High Line to Empire State Building

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

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Bus line DOWNTOWN LOCAL, Subway line R.

  • Is there a direct bus between High Line 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 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from High Line to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The DOWNTOWN LOCAL bus line goes from W 23rd St & 10th Ave station near High Line to E 23rd St & Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till E 23rd St & Broadway station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from High Line to Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between High Line and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near High Line to get to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get on the DOWNTOWN LOCAL bus from the W 23rd St & 10th Ave stop near High Line in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between High Line and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the E 23rd St & Broadway station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the last bus from High Line to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The last bus from High Line to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the Chelsea Piers - East Side line. It leaves the W 23 St/10 Av stop at 7:36 PM.

  • When is the last subway from High Line to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The last subway from High Line to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the 8 Avenue Local line. It leaves the 23 St station at 7:49 PM.

  • When is the last train from High Line to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The last train from High Line to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken line. It leaves the 23rd Street station at 7:49 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from High Line to Empire State Building?

    The ride from High Line to Empire State Building costs $4.75.

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