There are 4 ways to get from Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dobbs Ferry to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
1h 6m$8–14Drive 20.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Buildingcar 20.7 mi
33 min$4–6Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cedar St @ Main St to Prospect St @ S Broadwaybus 1
- Take the bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus BxM3
2h 14m$6–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Buildingtaxi 20.7 mi
33 min$70–90
Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building. However, there are services departing from Cedar St @ Main St and arriving at 5 Av/W 33 St via S Broadway/Prospect St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dobbs Ferry and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Dobbs Ferry and Empire State Building is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $8 - $14.
The train from Dobbs Ferry to Grand Central Terminal takes 53 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from Cedar St @ Main St station.
Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Dobbs Ferry station.
The best way to get from Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $8 - $14. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $5 - $11 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Dobbs Ferry to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cedar St @ Main St to Empire State Building via Prospect St @ S Broadway, S Broadway/Prospect St, and 5 Av/W 33 St in around 2h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Dobbs Ferry to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportation.westchestergov.com
Bus from Cedar St @ Main St to Prospect St @ S Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 5 Av/W 33 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
A&P Taxi
- Phone
- +1 845-429-2929
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More Questions & Answers
Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at Prospect St @ S Broadway station.
Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building is 21 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Dobbs Ferry to Empire State Building.
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