The average train between 96 St and Empire State Building takes 16 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from 96 St to Empire State Building. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 10 minutes between 96 St and Empire State Building. The earliest departure is at 2:21 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from 96 St is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Empire State Building at 6:13 PM. All services require a transfer at 42 St-Times Square and take an average of 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

12 min • 1 change

12 min • 1 change

13 min • 1 change

14 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from 96 St to Empire State Building. However, there are services departing from 96 St station and arriving at Empire State Building station via 42 St-Times Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.
96 St to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 96 St station.
96 St to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 42 St-Times Square station.
The distance between 96 St and Empire State Building is 5.2 km. The road distance is 5 km.
MTA operates a subway from 96 St to 42 St-Times Square every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.