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How to get from South Bronx to Empire State Building by subway?

By subway

To get from South Bronx to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the 2 subway from 3 Av-149 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

42min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Subway - Q
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from 3 Av-149 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    3 Av-149 St
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    24 min
  • 4
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 min
  • 6
    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 2

Take one direct subway from South Bronx to Empire State Building in Manhattan: take the 2 subway from 3 Av-149 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

45min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from 3 Av-149 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    3 Av-149 St
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    West 34th Street
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Bronx to Empire State Building

The distance between South Bronx, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 7.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Bronx 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 South Bronx

South Bronx is located at South Bronx, Bronx, NY 10455, USA, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Melrose Av/E 152 St.

Subway stations close to South Bronx:

  • 3 Av - 149 St [2,5]

Bus stations close to South Bronx:

  • Melrose Av/E 152 St
  • Melrose Av/E 150 St
  • E 149 St/Melrose Av

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 5 Av/W 33 St.

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:

  • 5 Av/W 33 St
  • 5 Av/W 32 St
  • 5 Av / 32 St

Alternative route by subway via 2

Take one direct subway from South Bronx to Empire State Building in Manhattan: take the 2 subway from 3 Av-149 St station to 34 St-Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

45min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from 3 Av-149 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    3 Av-149 St
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Penn Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    West 34th Street
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Bronx to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line Q.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Bronx to Empire State Building?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Bronx and Empire State Building?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Bronx to Empire State Building?

    The 2 subway line goes from 3 Av-149 St station near South Bronx in Bronx to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Bronx to Empire State Building by subway?

    The total travel time between South Bronx in Bronx and Empire State Building in Manhattan by subway is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Bronx to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the 2 subway from the 3 Av-149 St station near South Bronx in Bronx.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Bronx and Empire State Building?

    Get off the subway at the Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first subway from South Bronx to Empire State Building?

    The first subway from South Bronx in Bronx to Empire State Building in Manhattan is 7 Avenue Express. It leaves the 3 Av-149 St station at 8:09 PM.

  • When is the first train from South Bronx to Empire State Building?

    The first train from South Bronx in Bronx to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Harlem. It leaves the Melrose station at 8:51 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Bronx to Empire State Building?

    The ride from South Bronx to Empire State Building costs $2.90.

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