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

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Empire State Building is to subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East and arriving at W 37 St/5 Av. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Empire State Building?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at 34 St-Herald Sq. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Long Island to Empire State Building?

The distance between Long Island and Empire State Building is 3 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Long Island to Empire State Building without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sq takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Long Island to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East station.

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

Long Island to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Roosevelt Island station.

Where does the Long Island to Empire State Building bus arrive?

Long Island to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at W 37 St/5 Av station.

Where does the Long Island to Empire State Building train arrive?

Long Island to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Empire State Building?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Empire State Building is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Long Island to Empire State Building.

Where can I stay near Empire State Building?

There are 1552+ hotels available in Empire State Building.

Long Island to Empire State Building - 4 ways to travel via subway, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Long Island 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.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald SqM / ...
12 min
$3
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East to W 37 St/5 AvQ32
34 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Empire State Building8.3 mi
18 min
$35–50
Drive 8.3 mi
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Empire State Building8.3 mi
18 min
$2–3

Long Island to Empire State Building by subway and foot

969Weekly Services

12 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Long Island to Empire State Building.

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Roosevelt Island to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Queens Blvd/Queens Plaza East to W 37 St/5 Av every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 30 min.

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