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How to get from Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island by ferry, subway and train?

From Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island by ferry, subway and train

To get from Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the PATH train from Hoboken station to World Trade Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 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 41 min. The ride fare is $29.15.

101min$29.15
Train - PATH
Subway - 4
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Hoboken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken, Nj
  • 2
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fulton St
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    310 yd • 4 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

From Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island by bus and ferry

To get from Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line: take the HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL ferry from Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal station to Brookfield Place Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M20 bus 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 35 min. The ride fare is $27.90.

95min$27.90
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINALHOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL
Bus - M20M20
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal
    ID HOB. SO.
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Ferry - HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINALHOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL
    Wait for ferry
    HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL
    Brookfield Place Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Brookfield Place Terminal
    ID BPT
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vesey St/North End Av
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M20M20
    Wait for bus
    M20
    South Ferry Via 7 Av Via Bat Pk City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery Pl/Washington St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    320 yd • 4 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 Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island

The distance between Hoboken, Nj, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 5.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island by ferry, subway and train, 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 Hoboken, Nj

Hoboken, Nj is located at Hoboken, Nj, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Hoboken Njt.

Train stations close to Hoboken, Nj:

  • Hoboken
  • Newport

Bus stations close to Hoboken, Nj:

  • Hoboken Terminal Lane 6
  • Hoboken Terminal
  • Observer Hwy at Washington St

Ferry stations close to Hoboken, Nj:

  • Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal

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 Ellis Island.

Ferry stations close to Ellis Island:

  • Ellis Island
  • Liberty Island
  • Liberty State Park

From Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island by bus and ferry

To get from Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line: take the HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL ferry from Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal station to Brookfield Place Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M20 bus 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 35 min. The ride fare is $27.90.

95min$27.90
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINALHOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL
Bus - M20M20
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal
    ID HOB. SO.
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Ferry - HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINALHOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL
    Wait for ferry
    HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL
    Brookfield Place Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Brookfield Place Terminal
    ID BPT
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vesey St/North End Av
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - M20M20
    Wait for bus
    M20
    South Ferry Via 7 Av Via Bat Pk City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery Pl/Washington St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    320 yd • 4 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 Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line PATH, Bus line 4, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL AND BROOKFIELD PLACE TERMINAL, Bus line M20, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • Is there a direct train between Hoboken, Nj and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    The PATH train line goes from World Trade Center station near Hoboken, Nj to World Trade Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line till World Trade Center station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey

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

    The total travel time between Hoboken, Nj and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by train, subway and ferry is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hoboken, Nj to get to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the PATH train from the World Trade Center station near Hoboken, Nj in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hoboken, Nj and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the World Trade Center station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total train, subway and ferry fare from Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Hoboken, Nj to Ellis Island costs $29.15.