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Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Building trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Downtown Brooklyn and Empire State Building takes 19 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 13 times per hour from Downtown Brooklyn 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.

19 min
Duration
5 mi
Distance
$3
Average price
Every 5 minutes
Frequency

Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Building train times

Trains run every 5 minutes between Downtown Brooklyn and Empire State Building. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Downtown Brooklyn is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Empire State Building at 12:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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    train train 16 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 15 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Building? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Empire State Building.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Downtown Brooklyn, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 34 St-Herald Sq every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min.

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