There are 4 ways to get from Yonkers to Empire State Building by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
55 min$7–13Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus BxM3
1h 15m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yonkers to Empire State Buildingtaxi 15.1 mi
22 min$55–70Drive 15.1 mi
- Drive from Yonkers to Empire State Buildingcar 15.1 mi
22 min$3–4
Yonkers to Empire State Building by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yonkers to Empire State Building is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Yonkers to Empire State Building is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $55 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from S Broadway/Prospect St and arriving at 5 Av/W 33 St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Yonkers and arriving at Grand Central Terminal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Yonkers and Empire State Building is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.2 miles.
The best way to get from Yonkers to Empire State Building without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $13.
The train from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Yonkers to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from S Broadway/Prospect St station.
Yonkers to Empire State Building train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Yonkers station.
The best way to get from Yonkers to Empire State Building is to train which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3 - $8 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Yonkers, NY, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 5 Av/W 33 St hourly. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Yonkers to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $11–13
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 5 Av/W 33 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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
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Booking & Getting There
Yonkers to Empire State Building bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 5 Av/W 33 St station.
Yonkers to Empire State Building train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yonkers to Empire State Building is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Yonkers to Empire State Building.
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