How to get from Staten Island to Ellis Island by bus and ferry?

From Staten Island to Ellis Island by bus and ferry

To get from Staten Island to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the SIM15 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to Battery Pl/Washington St station. Next, take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Statue Cruises station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $30.50.

127min$30.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM15SIM15
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM15SIM15
    Wait for bus
    SIM15
    Downtown Loop Via Church St Via Water St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery Pl/Washington St
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    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

Alternative route from Staten Island to Ellis Island by bus and ferry via SIM1 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Staten Island to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the SIM1 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to Greenwich St/Battery Pl station. Next, take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Statue Cruises station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $30.50.

130min$30.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM1SIM1
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM1SIM1
    Wait for bus
    SIM1
    Soho Houston St Via Church St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenwich St/Battery Pl
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    360 yd • 5 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 Staten Island to Ellis Island

The distance between Staten Island, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 20.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Staten Island to Ellis Island by bus and ferry, 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 Staten Island

Staten Island is located at Staten Island, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Eltingville/Transit Center.

Subway stations close to Staten Island:

  • Annadale
  • Eltingville
  • Huguenot

Bus stations close to Staten Island:

  • Eltingville/Transit Center
  • Arthur Kill Rd /Richmond Av
  • Arthur Kill Rd/Ladd Av

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 State Park.

Ferry stations close to Ellis Island:

  • Liberty State Park
  • Ellis Island
  • Liberty Island

Related Routes

Alternative route from Staten Island to Ellis Island by bus and ferry via SIM1 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Staten Island to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the SIM1 bus from Eltingville/Transit Center station to Greenwich St/Battery Pl station. Next, take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Statue Cruises station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $30.50.

130min$30.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - SIM1SIM1
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Eltingville/Transit Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eltingville/Transit Center
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SIM1SIM1
    Wait for bus
    SIM1
    Soho Houston St Via Church St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greenwich St/Battery Pl
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    360 yd • 5 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 Staten Island to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line SIM15, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line SIM1, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

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

    The SIM15 bus line goes from Eltingville/Transit Center station near Staten Island to Downtown Loop Via Church St Via Water St station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Downtown Loop Via Church St Via Water St station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey

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

    The total travel time between Staten Island and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by bus and ferry is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the SIM15 bus from the Eltingville/Transit Center stop near Staten Island in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Downtown Loop Via Church St Via Water St station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the bus fare from Staten Island to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Staten Island to Ellis Island costs $30.50.