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How to get from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building by bus and subway?

From Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building by bus and subway

To get from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building in Manhattan, take the M23-SBS bus from W 23 St/11 Av station to E 23 St/Broadway station. Next, take the R subway from 23 St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and subway schedule from Chelsea Piers may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

28min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Subway - R
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from W 23 St/11 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23 St/11 Av
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus East Side Avenue C Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 23 St/Broadway
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Empire State Building
    Walk to
    Empire State Building
    West 34th Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building

The distance between Chelsea Piers, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 2.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building

To check the bus and subway schedule from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Chelsea Piers) and destination (Empire State Building), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line M23-SBS, Subway line R.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chelsea Piers and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The M23-SBS bus line goes from W 23 St/11 Av station near Chelsea Piers to E 23 St/Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till E 23 St/Broadway station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Chelsea Piers and Empire State Building in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chelsea Piers to get to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get on the M23-SBS bus from the W 23 St/11 Av stop near Chelsea Piers in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chelsea Piers and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the E 23 St/Broadway station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first bus from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Chelsea Piers - East Side. It leaves the 12 Av/W 23 St stop at 12:40 AM.

  • When is the first train from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first train from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken. It leaves the 14th Street station at 12:27 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building?

    The ride from Chelsea Piers to Empire State Building costs $3.00.

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