There are 6 ways to get from The Westchester to Empire State Building by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
1h 25m$9–15Drive 25.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from The Westchester to Empire State Buildingcar 25.7 mi
41 min$5–7Line 20 bus, subway
- Take the bus from N Broadway @ Main St to Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Avebus 20 / ...
- Take the subway from Bedford Park Blvd to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway D / ...
2h 15m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from The Westchester to Empire State Buildingtaxi 25.7 mi
41 min$90–110Train via White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B
- Take the train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminaltrain Harlem
1h 27m$12–18Line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to 5th AVE @ 35th STbus 28
2h 30m$6
The Westchester to Empire State Building by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from The Westchester to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from The Westchester to Empire State Building is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from The Westchester to Empire State Building. However, there are services departing from Westchester Ave @ Paulding St and arriving at 5th AVE @ 35th ST via Central Ave @ Harding Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from White Plains and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between The Westchester and Empire State Building is 24 miles. The road distance is 25.9 miles.
The best way to get from The Westchester to Empire State Building without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $9 - $15.
The train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal takes 54 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
The Westchester to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, depart from Central Ave @ Harding Ave station.
The Westchester to Empire State Building train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from White Plains station.
The best way to get from The Westchester to Empire State Building is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $9 - $15. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between The Westchester, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–15 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Westchester County Bee-Line System operates a bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to 5th AVE @ 35th ST every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 16m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from White Plains to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Bedford Park Blvd to 34 St-Herald Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportation.westchestergov.com
Bus from N Broadway @ Main St to Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
Bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to 5th AVE @ 35th ST
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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
Stamford Taxi
- Phone
- +1-203-883-4553
A&P Taxi
- Phone
- +1 845-429-2929
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
The Westchester to Empire State Building bus services, operated by Westchester County Bee-Line System, arrive at 5th AVE @ 35th ST station.
The Westchester to Empire State Building train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between The Westchester to Empire State Building is 26 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from The Westchester to Empire State Building.
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