How to get from Long Eiland to Empire State Building by bus, subway and train?

From Long Eiland to Empire State Building by bus, subway and train

To get from Long Eiland to Empire State Building in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 51 bus from Union Ave/Coates Ave station to Ronkonkoma LIRR station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the W subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 23 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $20.50. The bus, subway and train schedule from Long Eiland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

146min$20.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5151
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Subway - W
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Union Ave/Coates Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Ave/Coates Ave
    ID 4052
    1.02 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Port Jefferson Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ronkonkoma LIRR
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ronkonkoma
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    79 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Long Eiland to Empire State Building

The distance between Long Eiland, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 53.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Long Eiland to Empire State Building by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Long Eiland to Empire State Building

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Long Eiland to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 51, Train line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Subway line W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Long Eiland and Empire State Building?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Long Eiland to Empire State Building?

    The 51 bus line goes from Union Ave/Coates Ave station near Long Eiland in Holtsville to Ronkonkoma LIRR station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Ronkonkoma LIRR station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Long Eiland to Empire State Building by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Long Eiland in Holtsville and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Long Eiland to get to Empire State Building?

    Get on the 51 bus from the Union Ave/Coates Ave stop near Long Eiland in Holtsville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Long Eiland and Empire State Building?

    Get off the bus at the Ronkonkoma LIRR station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from Long Eiland to Empire State Building?

    The ride from Long Eiland to Empire State Building costs $20.50.

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