The average bus between United Nations Headquarters and Empire State Building takes 16 min and the fastest bus takes 7 min. The bus runs at least 6 times per hour from United Nations Headquarters 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 10 minutes between United Nations Headquarters and Empire State Building. The earliest departure is at 2:45 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from United Nations Headquarters is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Empire State Building at 9:56 PM. All services require a transfer at E 42 St/1 Av and take an average of 16 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

16 min • 1 change

19 min • 1 change

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15 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from United Nations Headquarters to Empire State Building. However, there are services departing from United Nations Headquarters station and arriving at Empire State Building station via W 42 St/5 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16 min.
United Nations Headquarters to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from E 42 St/1 Av station.
United Nations Headquarters to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at E 32 St/5 Av station.
The distance between United Nations Headquarters and Empire State Building is 1.5 km. The road distance is 2 km.
You can take a vehicle from United Nations Headquarters to Empire State Building via E 42 St/1 Av, W 42 St/5 Av, 5 Av/W 41 St, and E 32 St/5 Av in around 19 min.