The average train between Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station and Empire State Building takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station 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 15 minutes between Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station and Empire State Building. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Empire State Building at 3:59 PM. All services require a transfer at W 4 St-Wash Sq and take an average of 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building. However, there are services departing from Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station station and arriving at Empire State Building station via W 4 St-Wash Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, depart from Howard Beach-JFK Airport station.
Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station to Empire State Building train services, operated by MTA, arrive at W 4 St-Wash Sq station.
The distance between Howard Beach–JFK Airport Station and Empire State Building is 16.4 km. The road distance is 24 km.
MTA operates a subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to W 4 St-Wash Sq every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 42 min.