There are 6 ways to get from Inwood to Empire State Building by subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from Dyckman St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
37 min$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dyckman St/Sherman Av to Lexington Av / E 34 Stbus BxM1
1h 1m$2–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Inwood to Empire State Buildingtaxi 9.9 mi
15 min$45–60Drive 9.9 mi
- Drive from Inwood to Empire State Buildingcar 9.9 mi
15 min$2–3Subway
- Take the subway from Dyckman St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
39 min$3Bus via Fort Washington Av/Cabrini Blvd
- Take the bus from Fort Washington Av/Cabrini Blvd to 5 Av/W 36 Stbus M4
1h 53m$2–7
Inwood to Empire State Building by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Inwood to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Inwood to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $45 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dyckman St/Sherman Av and arriving at Lexington Av / E 34 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dyckman St and arriving at 34 St-Penn Station station. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Inwood and Empire State Building is 9 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.
The best way to get from Inwood to Empire State Building without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 37 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from Dyckman St to 34 St-Penn Station takes 31 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
Inwood to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Dyckman St/Sherman Av station.
Inwood to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Dyckman St station.
Inwood to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Lexington Av / E 34 St station.
What companies run services between Inwood, New York County, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from Dyckman St to 34 St-Penn Station every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Dyckman St/Sherman Av to Lexington Av / E 34 St hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Dyckman St to 34 St-Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Dyckman St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Dyckman St/Sherman Av to Lexington Av / E 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
Bus from Fort Washington Av/Cabrini Blvd to 5 Av/W 36 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Scotty's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210-943-1234
- Website
- scottystaxicab.com
Lime Car Service & Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-461-9999
- Website
- limetaxicab.com
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Inwood to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Inwood to Empire State Building is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Inwood to Empire State Building.
There are 3740+ hotels available in Empire State Building.






