How to get from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House by bus and subway?

From Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House by bus and subway

To get from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan, take the R subway from 23 St station to 57 St-7 Av station. Next, take the M57 bus from W 57 St/7 Av station to West End Av/W 64 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Empire State Building may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Metropolitan Opera House on the Moovit app.

29min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Bus - M57M57
Walk to Metropolitan Opera House
Leaves from 23 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 57 St/7 Av
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - M57M57
    Wait for bus
    M57
    West Side Broadway-72 St Crosstown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West End Av/W 64 St
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Metropolitan Opera House
    Walk to
    Metropolitan Opera House
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House

The distance between Empire State Building, Manhattan and Metropolitan Opera House, Manhattan is approximately 2.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House 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 Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House

To check the bus and subway schedule from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Empire State Building) and destination (Metropolitan Opera House), 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 Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Subway line R, Bus line M57.

  • Is there a direct subway between Empire State Building and Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan?

    The R subway line goes from 23 St station near Empire State Building to 57 St-7 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 57 St-7 Av station near Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Empire State Building and Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan by subway and bus is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Empire State Building to get to Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan?

    Get on the R subway from the 23 St station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Empire State Building and Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the 57 St-7 Av stop, which is closest to Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan.

  • When is the last train from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan?

    The last train from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan is the Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken line. It leaves the 23rd Street station at 7:09 PM.

  • When is the first bus from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan is Harlem - 14th Street. It leaves the 6th Ave & W 23rd St stop at 12:41 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House?

    The ride from Empire State Building to Metropolitan Opera House costs $3.00.

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