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How to get from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building by subway?

By subway

Take one direct subway from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan: take the N subway from Queensboro Plaza station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

19min$2.90
Subway - N
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Queensboro Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Queensboro Plaza Station
    Queensboro Plaza Station, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA
  • 2
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    West 34th Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway via F

Take one direct subway from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan: take the F subway from 21 St-Queensbridge station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

31min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from 21 St-Queensbridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    21 St-Queensbridge
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    12 min
  • 4
    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 Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building

The distance between Queensboro Plaza Station, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 3.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Queensboro Plaza Station

Queensboro Plaza Station is located at Queensboro Plaza Station, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Queens Plz N/29 St.

Subway stations close to Queensboro Plaza Station:

  • Court Sq
  • 21 St-Queensbridge
  • 39 Av-Dutch Kills

Bus stations close to Queensboro Plaza Station:

  • Queens Plz N/29 St
  • Queens Plaza South/28 St
  • 42 Rd/28 St

Public transit stations close to Empire State Building, Manhattan

Empire State Building is located at West 34th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is E 34 St /5 Av.

Subway stations close to Empire State Building:

  • 34 St-Herald Sq
  • 33 St
  • 28 St

Train stations close to Empire State Building:

  • 33rd Street
  • 34 St-Penn Station

Bus stations close to Empire State Building:

  • E 34 St /5 Av
  • E 34 St/5 Av
  • 5 Av/W 33 St

Alternative route by subway via F

Take one direct subway from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan: take the F subway from 21 St-Queensbridge station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

31min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from 21 St-Queensbridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    21 St-Queensbridge
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    West 34th Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Bus line N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building?

    The alternative route takes 31 minutes, using Bus line F.

  • Is there a direct subway between Queensboro Plaza Station and Empire State Building?

    Yes, there’s a direct subway going from Queensboro Plaza Station in Queens to Empire State Building in Manhattan in 19 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building?

    The N subway line goes from Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Queensboro Plaza Station in Queens to 34 St-Herald Sq station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building by subway?

    The total travel time between Queensboro Plaza Station in Queens and Empire State Building in Manhattan by subway is about 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Queensboro Plaza Station to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the N subway from the Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Queensboro Plaza Station in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Queensboro Plaza Station and Empire State Building?

    Get off the subway at the Empire State Building station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building?

    The first subway from Queensboro Plaza Station in Queens to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Broadway Local. It leaves the Queensboro Plaza station at 8:03 PM.

  • When is the first bus from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building?

    The first bus from Queensboro Plaza Station in Queens to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Jackson Heights - Penn Station. It leaves the Queens Plz N/29 St stop at 8:19 PM.

  • When is the last ferry from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building?

    The last ferry from Queensboro Plaza Station in Queens to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the Astoria line. It leaves the Long Island City station at 3:29 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building?

    The ride from Queensboro Plaza Station to Empire State Building costs $2.90.

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