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

From Manhattan to Ellis Island by ferry and subway

To get from Manhattan to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the R subway from Cortlandt St station to Whitehall St-South Ferry station. Next, 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 13 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

73min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Cortlandt St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Cortlandt St
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station Ellis Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manhattan to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via 4 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Manhattan to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the 4 subway from Fulton St station to Bowling Green station. Next, 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 13 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

73min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Fulton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fulton St
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 6
    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 Manhattan to Ellis Island

The distance between Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 3.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan 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 Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Church St North Of Park Pl.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • Park Place
  • Chambers St
  • World Trade Center

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Church St North Of Park Pl
  • Church St/Park Pl
  • Murray St/Church 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 Manhattan to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via 4 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Manhattan to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the 4 subway from Fulton St station to Bowling Green station. Next, 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 13 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

73min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Fulton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fulton St
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 6
    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 Manhattan to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

    The R subway line goes from Bay Ridge-95 St station near Manhattan to Whitehall St-South Ferry station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Whitehall St-South Ferry station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey

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

    The total travel time between Manhattan and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway and ferry is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the R subway from the Bay Ridge-95 St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the subway at the Whitehall St-South Ferry station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first ferry from Manhattan to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    The first ferry from Manhattan to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey is Statue Cruises Ferry. It leaves the Battery Park station at 5:00 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Manhattan to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Manhattan to Ellis Island costs $26.40.

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