Empire State Building, Long Island Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Long Island to the Empire State Building, you can take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) westbound. Follow signs for New York City and merge onto the Queens Midtown Tunnel. After exiting the tunnel, stay right to merge onto the FDR Drive. Take the exit toward East 34th Street, then turn left onto East 34th Street. The Empire State Building will be on your right at 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001. Be aware that parking in the area can be expensive, with rates typically ranging from $25 to $50 for a few hours. It's advisable to check for parking garages nearby in advance.

• Public Transportation - Train

  To reach the Empire State Building by public transportation, take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from any station on Long Island to Penn Station in Manhattan. Once you arrive at Penn Station, exit the station and walk east along 34th Street for about 5 minutes. The Empire State Building will be located at 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001. The one-way fare on the LIRR from Long Island to Penn Station ranges from $10 to $20 depending on your departure station and time of travel.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  You can also take a bus to reach the Empire State Building. If you're near the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) bus stops, take the N70 or N72 buses toward Queens. Transfer to the Q10 bus at the Kew Gardens station, which will take you directly to the AirTrain at Jamaica Station. From there, take the AirTrain to Howard Beach, then transfer to the A subway train toward Manhattan. Get off at 34th St - Penn Station and walk east along 34th Street to reach the Empire State Building at 20 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001. The bus fare is typically $2.75, and the full trip can take about 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic.