How to get from 50th Street to Empire State Building by bus?

From 50th Street to Empire State Building by bus

Take one direct bus from 50th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan: take the 28 bus from 5th Ave @ 51st St station to 5 Av/W 35 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus schedule from 50th Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

8min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from 5th Ave @ 51st St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th Ave @ 51st St
    ID 1943
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Nyc, 5th Ave.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5 Av/W 35 St
    ID 1945
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    West 34th Street
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 50th Street to Empire State Building

The distance between 50th Street, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 8 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 50th Street to Empire State Building by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from 50th Street to Empire State Building

To check the bus schedule from 50th Street to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (50th Street) and destination (Empire State Building), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 50th Street to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 8 minutes, using Bus line 28.

  • Is there a direct bus between 50th Street and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from 50th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan in 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 50th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The 28 bus line goes from 5th Ave @ 51st St station near 50th Street to 5 Av/W 35 St station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 50th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus?

    The total travel time between 50th Street and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus is about 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 50th Street to get to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get on the 28 bus from the 5th Ave @ 51st St stop near 50th Street in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 50th Street and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the 5 Av/W 35 St stop, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from 50th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first bus from 50th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Harlem - East Village. It leaves the 5 Av/W 50 St stop at 12:25 AM.

  • When is the first subway from 50th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first subway from 50th Street to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Queens Blvd Express/6 Av Local. It leaves the 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr station at 12:22 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 50th Street to Empire State Building?

    The ride from 50th Street to Empire State Building costs $2.75.

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