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How to get from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building by subway?

From 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building by subway

Take one direct subway from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building in Manhattan: take the R subway from Cortlandt St station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The subway schedule from 5 World Trade Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Empire State Building on the Moovit app.

25min$3.00
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Walk to Empire State Building
Leaves from Cortlandt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Cortlandt St
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    15 min
  • 4
    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 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building

The distance between 5 World Trade Center, Manhattan and Empire State Building, Manhattan is approximately 3.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 25 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building

To check the subway schedule from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (5 World Trade Center) and destination (Empire State Building), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building?

    The fastest way takes 25 minutes, using Subway line R.

  • Is there a direct subway between 5 World Trade Center and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Yes, there is a direct subway going from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building in Manhattan in 25 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The R subway line goes from Cortlandt St station near 5 World Trade Center to 34 St-Herald Sq station near Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building in Manhattan by subway?

    The total travel time between 5 World Trade Center and Empire State Building in Manhattan by subway is about 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 5 World Trade Center to get to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get on the R subway from the Cortlandt St station near 5 World Trade Center in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 5 World Trade Center and Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Herald Sq station, which is closest to Empire State Building in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first bus from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building in Manhattan is East Harlem - City Hall. It leaves the Park Row/Beekman St stop at 12:42 AM.

  • When is the last ferry from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The last ferry from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building in Manhattan is the South Brooklyn line. It leaves the Wall St/Pier 11 station at 5:51 PM.

  • When is the first subway from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building in Manhattan?

    The first subway from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building in Manhattan is Broadway Local. It leaves the Cortlandt St station at 12:24 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building?

    The ride from 5 World Trade Center to Empire State Building costs $3.00.

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