How to get from Liberty State Park to Empire State Building by bus and train?

From Liberty State Park to Empire State Building by bus and train

To get from Liberty State Park to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the 81 bus from Ocean Ave at Bayview Ave station to C Columbus Drive at Grove St station. Next, take the YEL train from Grove Street station to 23rd Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Liberty State Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

64min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8181
Train - YEL
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Ocean Ave at Bayview Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ocean Ave at Bayview Ave
    ID 20992
    1.03 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    L Exchange Pl
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    C Columbus Drive at Grove St
    ID 20643
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    23rd Street
    ID 14TH
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    400 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Liberty State Park to Empire State Building

The distance between Liberty State Park, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 7.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Liberty State Park to Empire State Building by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Liberty State Park to Empire State Building

To check the bus and train schedule from Liberty State Park to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Liberty State Park) and destination (Empire State Building), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Liberty State Park to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 81, Train line YEL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Liberty State Park and Empire State Building?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Liberty State Park to Empire State Building?

    The 81 bus line goes from Ocean Ave at Bayview Ave station near Liberty State Park in Jersey City to C Columbus Drive at Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till C Columbus Drive at Grove St station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Liberty State Park to Empire State Building by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Liberty State Park in Jersey City and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and train is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Liberty State Park to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Ocean Ave at Bayview Ave stop near Liberty State Park in Jersey City.

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

    Get off the bus at the C Columbus Drive at Grove St station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

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