The Empire State Building is located in the very heart of Manhattan's public transportation system. The building is easily accessible by subway, bus, and rail. The New York City public transportation system is one of the largest and most complex in the world. Although we have included some useful information on the following page, we realize that users may need more detailed information. Click here to reach the Metropolitan Transportation Authority home page.
Subway: The two closest subway stations to the Empire State Building are 34th Street - Herald Square and the 33rd Street at Park Avenue. The 34th Street - Harold Square Station is serviced by the B,D,F,N,Q,R,V and W lines, while 33rd Street Station is serviced by the 6 line.
Rail Service: Penn Station, located at 7th Avenue and West 32nd Street, is a major hub for rail service and connector service via bus or subway to the Long Island Rail Road. The following leave from Penn Station: A, D,E,1,2,3,9. For detailed schedule and route information click here to go to the Metro-North Railroad home page.
Bus Service: Penn Station is serviced by the following major local bus lines in Manhattan: M10, M20, M4, M34. For detailed information regarding schedules, fare information and routes click here to go MTA's bus service home page.