What is the cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Queens?

The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Queens is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Queens?

The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Queens is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $45 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Empire State Building and Queens?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E 34 St /5 Av and arriving at Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Av. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Empire State Building and Queens?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New York Penn Station station and arriving at Jamaica. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Empire State Building to Queens?

The distance between Empire State Building and Queens is 12 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.

How do I travel from Empire State Building to Queens without a car?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Queens without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Empire State Building to Queens?

The train from Penn Station to Jamaica takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Queens bus from?

Empire State Building to Queens bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 34 St /5 Av station.

Where do I catch the Empire State Building to Queens train from?

Empire State Building to Queens train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Empire State Building to Queens?

The best way to get from Empire State Building to Queens is to train which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 1h 8m.

Where does the Empire State Building to Queens bus arrive?

Empire State Building to Queens bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Av station.

Where does the Empire State Building to Queens train arrive?

Empire State Building to Queens train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.

Can I drive from Empire State Building to Queens?

Yes, the driving distance between Empire State Building to Queens is 11 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Empire State Building to Queens.

Where can I stay near Queens?

There are 3831+ hotels available in Queens.

Empire State Building to Queens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Empire State Building to Queens by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain Long Beach Branch / ...
30 min
$4–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E 34 St /5 Av to Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Avbus Bm5 / ...
1h 8m
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Empire State Building to Queenstaxi 10.5 mi
19 min
$45–55
Drive 10.5 mi
1. Drive from Empire State Building to Queenscar 10.5 mi
19 min
$2–3
Subway
1. Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to 104 Stsubway A
56 min
$3

Empire State Building to Queens by foot and train

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Distance: 11.8 mi
Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Queens, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from E 34 St /5 Av to Cross Bay Blvd/Pitkin Av hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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