Empire State Building to Museum of Modern Art by subway
Quick answer: Take an uptown B or D train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 7 Av. The trip takes about 18 minutes door to door on a weekday. The B or D train comes about every 4 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Empire State Building to Museum of Modern Art
- B / D
- Walk 6 minto 34 St-Herald Sq
- B / D B or D trainFrom 34 St-Herald Sq, uptown3 stops, about 4 min
- Get off at 7 Av
- Museum of Modern ArtWalk about 8 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 6 minutes from Empire State Building to 34 St-Herald Sq.
- Take an uptown B or D train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 7 Av. It's 3 stops, about 4 minutes.
- From 7 Av, walk about 8 minutes to Museum of Modern Art.
Other ways to go
- Take an uptown F train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 5 Av/53 St: about 19 minutes.
- Take the M7 bus from 6 Av/W 34 St to 6 Av/W 51 St: about 21 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 | B or D train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 18 min | About every 4 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 18 min | About every 12 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 18 min | About every 12 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 18 minutes, and the B or D train comes about every 20 minutes. No B service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no B trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The B and D trains all stop at both 34 St-Herald Sq and 7 Av.
- Address: 11 W. 53rd St. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Herald Sq (B platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; 7 Av (B 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.
Empire State Building to Museum of Modern Art: common questions
How do I get from Empire State Building to Museum of Modern Art by public transit?
Take an uptown B or D train from 34 St-Herald Sq to 7 Av.
How long does it take?
About 18 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 18 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The B or D 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 18 minutes, and the B or D train comes about every 20 minutes. No B service late nights (about 1 to 5 am): GTFS has no B trips then on weeknights. Cobblehop routes you on another line then.
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 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Empire State Building to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Empire State Building to Central Park
- LaGuardia Airport to Museum of Modern Art
- Central Park to Museum of Modern Art
- 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)
- Museum of Modern Art: visitor information
- Empire State Building: 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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