How to get from Empire State Building to Union Square by subway?

From Empire State Building to Union Square by subway

Take one direct subway from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan: take the Q subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 14 St-Union Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 12 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

12min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - Q
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from 34 St-Herald Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    East 14th Street
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Empire State Building to Union Square by subway via W

Take one direct subway from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan: take the W subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 14 St-Union Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

13min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from 34 St-Herald Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    East 14th Street
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Empire State Building to Union Square

The distance between Empire State Building, Manhattan and Union Square, Manhattan is approximately 1.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 12 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Empire State Building to Union Square by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Empire State Building

Empire State Building is located at West 34th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is W 34th St & 5th Ave (Westbound).

Subway stations close to Empire State Building:

  • 34 St-Herald Sq
  • 33 St
  • 28 St

Train stations close to Empire State Building:

  • 34 St-Penn Station
  • 33rd Street

Bus stations close to Empire State Building:

  • W 34th St & 5th Ave (Westbound)
  • W 34 St/5 Av
  • 5 Av/W 33 St

Public transit stations close to Union Square, Manhattan

Union Square is located at East 14th Street, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 14 St-Union Sq.

Subway stations close to Union Square:

  • 14 St-Union Sq
  • 14 St/6 Av
  • 3 Av

Train stations close to Union Square:

  • 14th Street

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • Union Sq East/E 15 St
  • 5 Av/W 14 St
  • Broadway/E 13 St

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Alternative route from Empire State Building to Union Square by subway via W

Take one direct subway from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan: take the W subway from 34 St-Herald Sq station to 14 St-Union Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 13 min. The ride fare is $2.90.

13min$2.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from 34 St-Herald Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St-Union Sq
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    East 14th Street
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 12 minutes, using Subway line Q.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Empire State Building to Union Square?

    The alternative route takes 13 minutes, using Subway line W.

  • Is there a direct subway between Empire State Building and Union Square in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan in 12 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan?

    The Q subway line goes from 34 St-Herald Sq station near Empire State Building to Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Union Square in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between Empire State Building and Union Square in Manhattan by subway is about 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Empire State Building to get to Union Square in Manhattan?

    Get on the Q subway from the 34 St-Herald Sq station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Empire State Building and Union Square in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the Coney Island-Stillwell Av station, which is closest to Union Square in Manhattan.

  • When is the first train from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan?

    The first train from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan is Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 11:48 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan?

    The first subway from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan is Broadway Express. It leaves the 34 St-Herald Sq station at 7:12 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan?

    The last bus from Empire State Building to Union Square in Manhattan is the Washington Heights - East Village line. It leaves the 5 Av/W 33 St stop at 2:44 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Empire State Building to Union Square?

    The ride from Empire State Building to Union Square costs $2.90.

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