How to get from The Heights to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

The Heights to Empire State Building - Bus Schedule

The 119 bus from The Heights to Empire State Building usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-45 min. The trip takes about 48 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From The Heights to Empire State Building by bus and subway

To get from The Heights to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the 119 bus from Central Ave at Bowers St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the W subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The bus and subway schedule from The Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

48min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 119119
Subway - W
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Central Ave at Bowers St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Ave at Bowers St
    ID 20618
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 119119
    Wait for bus
    119
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    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
    5 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 The Heights to Empire State Building

The distance between The Heights, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 5.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Heights 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 The Heights to Empire State Building

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 119, Subway line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Heights and Empire State Building?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Heights to Empire State Building?

    The 119 bus line goes from Central Ave at Bowers St station near The Heights in Jersey City to Port Authority Bus Terminal. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Port Authority Bus Terminal near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Heights to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between The Heights in Jersey City and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Heights to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the 119 bus from the Central Ave at Bowers St stop near The Heights in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Heights and Empire State Building?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

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