Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Empire State Building by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown 6 train from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to 33 St. The trip takes about 34 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 6 train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Empire State Building
- 6
- Walk 13 minto Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
- 6 6 trainFrom Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, uptown8 stops, about 12 min
- Get off at 33 St
- Empire State BuildingWalk about 9 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 13 minutes from the Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall.
- Take an uptown 6 train from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to 33 St. It's 8 stops, about 12 minutes.
- From 33 St, walk about 9 minutes to Empire State Building.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown R or W train from City Hall to 34 St-Herald Sq: about 35 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | 6 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 34 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 34 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 34 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 34 minutes, and the 6 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after 28 St. The next stop is 33 St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Closest subway: 34 St-Herald Square, about a five-minute walk east. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Entrances. Observation Deck entrance: 20 West 34th Street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues (source).
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall/Chambers St (6 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 33 St (6 platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Empire State Building: common questions
How do I get from Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Empire State Building by public transit?
Take an uptown 6 train from Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to 33 St.
How long does it take?
About 34 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 34 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 6 train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 34 minutes, and the 6 train comes about every 20 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
Related routes
- Empire State Building to Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side)
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to JFK Airport
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to LaGuardia Airport
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) to Times Square
- JFK Airport to Empire State Building
- LaGuardia Airport to Empire State Building
- Port Authority Bus Terminal to Empire State Building
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Empire State Building: visitor information
- Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side): visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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