- Distance: 1.2 mi
- Duration: 7 min
The average bus between Grand Central Palace (historical) and Empire State Building takes 7 min and the fastest bus takes 2 min. The bus runs at least 15 times per hour from Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 5 minutes between Grand Central Palace (historical) and Empire State Building. The earliest departure is at 4:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Grand Central Palace (historical) is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Empire State Building at 6:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grand Central Palace (historical) station and arriving at Empire State Building station. Services depart every 5 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 5 Av/W 46 St station.
Grand Central Palace (historical) to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 32 St/5 Av station.
The distance between Grand Central Palace (historical) and Empire State Building is 1.1 km. The road distance is 2 km.
MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 5 Av/W 46 St to E 32 St/5 Av every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 10 min.