How to get from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building by bus?

From 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building by bus

To get from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the M57 bus from E 57 St/2 Av station to W 57 St/5 Av station. Next, take the BXM18 bus from 5th Ave & W 56th St station to 5th Ave & W 34th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $7.00. The bus schedule from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

17min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M57M57
Bus - BXM18BXM18
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from E 57 St/2 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 57 St/2 Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M57M57
    Wait for bus
    M57
    West Side Broadway-72 St Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 57 St/5 Av
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5th Ave & W 56th St
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - BXM18BXM18
    Wait for bus
    BXM18
    Downtown Wall St Via 5 Av Via Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave & W 34th St
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    West 34th Street
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building

The distance between 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 1.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 17 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station 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 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building

To check the bus schedule from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station) 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 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 17 minutes, using Bus line M57, Bus line BXM18.

  • Is there a direct bus between 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The M57 bus line goes from E 57 St/2 Av station near 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to W 57 St/5 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till W 57 St/5 Av station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus?

    The total travel time between 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus is about 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to get to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get on the M57 bus from the E 57 St/2 Av stop near 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the W 57 St/5 Av stop, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first bus from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan is East Harlem - City Hall. It leaves the Lexington Av/E 56 St stop at 12:10 AM.

  • When is the first subway from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first subway from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Lexington Avenue Express. It leaves the Lexington Av/59 St station at 12:14 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building?

    The ride from 57th Street–Seventh Avenue Station to Empire State Building costs $7.00.

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