How to get from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building by bus and ferry?

Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building - Ferry Schedule

The PORT IMPERIAL - MIDTOWN / W 39TH ST ferry from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building runs from 6:00 AM to 11:40 PM, with departures every 10-20 min. The trip takes about 23 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building by bus and ferry

To get from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the PORT IMPERIAL - MIDTOWN / W 39TH ST ferry from Port Imperial station to Midtown / W 39th Street station. Next, take the DOWNTOWN LOCAL bus from Midtown / W 39th Street station to W 23rd St & 5th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 23 min. The bus and ferry schedule from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and ferry schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

23min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - PORT IMPERIAL - MIDTOWN / W 39TH STPORT IMPERIAL - MIDTOWN / W 39TH ST
Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Port Imperial

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Port Imperial
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Ferry - PORT IMPERIAL - MIDTOWN / W 39TH STPORT IMPERIAL - MIDTOWN / W 39TH ST
    Wait for ferry
    PORT IMPERIAL - MIDTOWN / W 39TH ST
    Midtown / W 39th Street
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Midtown / W 39th Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - DOWNTOWN LOCALDOWNTOWN LOCAL
    Wait for bus
    DOWNTOWN LOCAL
    W Houston & Mercer St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 23rd St & 5th Ave
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building

The distance between Port Imperial Ferry Terminal, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 3.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 23 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Ferry schedule from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 23 minutes, using Ferry line PORT IMPERIAL - MIDTOWN / W 39TH ST, Bus line DOWNTOWN LOCAL.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Port Imperial Ferry Terminal and Empire State Building?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 23 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The PORT IMPERIAL - MIDTOWN / W 39TH ST ferry line goes from Port Imperial station near Port Imperial Ferry Terminal in New York - New Jersey to Midtown / W 39th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Midtown / W 39th Street station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building by ferry and bus?

    The total travel time between Port Imperial Ferry Terminal in New York - New Jersey and Empire State Building in Manhattan by ferry and bus is about 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the PORT IMPERIAL - MIDTOWN / W 39TH ST ferry from the Port Imperial station near Port Imperial Ferry Terminal in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Port Imperial Ferry Terminal and Empire State Building?

    Get off the ferry at the Midtown / W 39th Street stop, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first ferry from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal to Empire State Building?

    The first ferry from Port Imperial Ferry Terminal in New York - New Jersey 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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