There are 5 ways to get from Franklin Square to Empire State Building by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central TerminalHempstead Branch
55 min$6–13Drive 18.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin Square to Empire State Building18.7 mi
27 min$4–5Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 34 St-Herald SqF / ...
1h 27mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Franklin Square to Empire State Building18.7 mi
27 min$170–210Bus
- Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the bus from 188 St/64 Av to W 34 St/5 AvQm5
2h 36m$5–10
Franklin Square to Empire State Building by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franklin Square to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Franklin Square to Empire State Building is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Franklin Square to Empire State Building. However, there are services departing from Pacific Av / Hempstead and arriving at W 34 St/5 Av via Hillside Av/178 St and 188 St/64 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stewart Manor and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Franklin Square and Empire State Building is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.9 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin Square to Empire State Building without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $13.
The train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminal takes 42 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Franklin Square to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Pacific Av / Hempstead station.
Franklin Square to Empire State Building train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stewart Manor station.
The best way to get from Franklin Square to Empire State Building is to train which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $10 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Franklin Square, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to Empire State Building via Hillside Av/178 St, 188 St/64 Av, and W 34 St/5 Av in around 2h 36m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stewart Manor to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $7–13
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 188 St/64 Av to W 34 St/5 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 877-917-1111
- Website
- yellowcabnyctaxi.com
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Franklin Square to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at 179 St / Hillside station.
Franklin Square to Empire State Building train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin Square to Empire State Building is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Franklin Square to Empire State Building.
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