How to get from 48th St at Broadway to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

From 48th St at Broadway to Empire State Building by bus and subway

To get from 48th St at Broadway to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the 156 bus from 48th St at Broadway station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the W subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The bus and subway schedule from 48th St at Broadway may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

37min
Bus - 156156
Subway - W
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from 48th St at Broadway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    48th St at Broadway
    4717 Broadway
  • 2
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    New York Via Park Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20 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
    34 St-Herald Sq
    2 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 48th St at Broadway to Empire State Building

The distance between 48th St at Broadway, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 4.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 48th St at Broadway 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 48th St at Broadway to Empire State Building

To check the bus and subway schedule from 48th St at Broadway to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (48th St at Broadway) 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 48th St at Broadway to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 156, Subway line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between 48th St at Broadway and Empire State Building?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 48th St at Broadway to Empire State Building?

    The 156 bus line goes from Port Authority Bus Terminal near 48th St at Broadway in Union City to 34 St-Herald Sq station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 34 St-Herald Sq station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 48th St at Broadway to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 48th St at Broadway in Union City and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 48th St at Broadway to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the 156 bus from the Port Authority Bus Terminal near 48th St at Broadway in Union City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 48th St at Broadway and Empire State Building?

    Get off the bus at the 34 St-Herald Sq station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first ferry from 48th St at Broadway to Empire State Building?

    The first ferry from 48th St at Broadway in Union City to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Port Imperial - Midtown / W 39th St. It leaves the Port Imperial station at 2:00 AM.

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