The train between 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) and Empire State Building takes 10 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) 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.
Trains run every 20 minutes between 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) and Empire State Building. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Empire State Building at 9:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) station and arriving at Empire State Building station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from 81 St-Museum of Natural History station.
81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Herald Sq station.
The distance between 81st Street Station (IRT Ninth Avenue Line) and Empire State Building is 4 km. The road distance is 5 km.
MTA operates a subway from 81 St-Museum of Natural History to 34 St-Herald Sq every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min.