How to get from Queens to Ellis Island by ferry and subway?

By ferry and subway

To get from Queens to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the 7X subway from Flushing-Main St station to Grand Central-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 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 4 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

124min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - 5
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Flushing-Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Flushing-Main St
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    33 min
  • 4
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Bowling Green
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Ellis Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by ferry and subway via 7X, 4 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Queens to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the 7X subway from Flushing-Main St station to Grand Central-42 St 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 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

127min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - 4
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Flushing-Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Flushing-Main St
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 8
    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 Queens to Ellis Island

The distance between Queens, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 15.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Queens to Ellis Island by 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 Queens

Queens is located at Queens, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Sanford Av / Kissena Blvd.

Subway stations close to Queens:

  • Flushing-Main St
  • Mets-Willets Point

Train stations close to Queens:

  • Flushing - Main Street
  • Murray Hill
  • Mets- Willets Point

Bus stations close to Queens:

  • Sanford Av / Kissena Blvd
  • Kissena Blvd/Sanford Av
  • Kissena Blvd/Main 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 Ellis Island.

Ferry stations close to Ellis Island:

  • Ellis Island
  • Liberty Island
  • Liberty State Park

Related Routes

Alternative route by ferry and subway via 7X, 4 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Queens to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the 7X subway from Flushing-Main St station to Grand Central-42 St 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 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

127min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7X
Subway - 4
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Flushing-Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Flushing-Main St
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 8
    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 Queens to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line 7X, Bus line 5, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 7X, Bus line 4, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • Is there a direct subway between Queens and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Queens to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    The 7X subway line goes from Flushing-Main St station near Queens to 34 St-Hudson Yards station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line till 34 St-Hudson Yards station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey

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

    The total travel time between Queens and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway and ferry is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 7X subway from the Flushing-Main St station near Queens in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the subway at the 34 St-Hudson Yards station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total subway and ferry fare from Queens to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Queens to Ellis Island costs $26.40.

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