How to get from Brooklyn to Ellis Island by bus, ferry and subway?

From Brooklyn to Ellis Island by bus, ferry and subway

To get from Brooklyn to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the B84 bus from Flatlands Av/Elton St station to Livonia Av/Ashford St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Battery Park station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

131min$26.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - B84B84
Subway - 3
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Flatlands Av/Elton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    East New York New Lots Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wall St
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Ellis Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Ellis Island by bus, ferry and subway via B6, 3 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Brooklyn to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the B6 bus from Ashford St/Cozine Av station to Livonia Av/Ashford St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Battery Park station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

115min$26.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - B6B6
Subway - 3
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Ashford St/Cozine Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford St/Cozine Av
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Limited East New York New Lots Sta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wall St
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Ellis Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Ellis Island

The distance between Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 12.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn to Ellis Island by bus, ferry and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Brooklyn

Brooklyn is located at Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Flatlands Av/Elton St.

Subway stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Pennsylvania Av
  • Van Siclen Av
  • Shepherd Av

Bus stations close to Brooklyn:

  • Flatlands Av/Elton St
  • Flatlands Av/Essex St
  • Flatlands Av/Jerome St

Public transit stations close to Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey

Ellis Island is located at Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Liberty Island.

Ferry stations close to Ellis Island:

  • Liberty Island
  • Ellis Island
  • Liberty State Park

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brooklyn to Ellis Island by bus, ferry and subway via B6, 3 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Brooklyn to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the B6 bus from Ashford St/Cozine Av station to Livonia Av/Ashford St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Battery Park station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

115min$26.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - B6B6
Subway - 3
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Ashford St/Cozine Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashford St/Cozine Av
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - B6B6
    Wait for bus
    B6
    Limited East New York New Lots Sta
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wall St
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    0.53 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Ellis Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brooklyn to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line B84, Bus line 3, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brooklyn to Ellis Island?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line B6, Bus line 3, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    The B84 bus line goes from Flatlands Av/Elton St station near Brooklyn to East New York New Lots Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line till East New York New Lots Station station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Brooklyn to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by bus, subway and ferry?

    The total travel time between Brooklyn and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by bus, subway and ferry is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brooklyn to get to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the B84 bus from the Flatlands Av/Elton St stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brooklyn and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the East New York New Lots Station station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and ferry fare from Brooklyn to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Brooklyn to Ellis Island costs $26.40.