There are 4 ways to get from Edison to Empire State Building by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
1h 8m$2–16Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
1h 9m$15–35Drive 34.9 mi
- Drive from Edison to Empire State Buildingcar 34.9 mi
45 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edison to Empire State Buildingtaxi 34.9 mi
45 min$130–170
Edison to Empire State Building by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edison to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Edison to Empire State Building is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $6 - $10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edison Station station and arriving at New York Penn Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Edison and Empire State Building is 31 miles. The road distance is 35.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edison to Empire State Building without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $2 - $16.
The train from Edison Station to Penn Station takes 58 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Edison to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Edison to Empire State Building train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Edison Station.
The best way to get from Edison to Empire State Building is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs $2 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $35 and takes 1h 9m.
What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–16 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, Rockland Coaches operates a bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $15–35 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Edison Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Edison to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Edison to Empire State Building train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edison to Empire State Building is 35 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Edison to Empire State Building.
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