How to get from New York City Center to Ellis Island by ferry and subway?

From New York City Center to Ellis Island by ferry and subway

To get from New York City Center to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the R subway from 57 St-7 Av 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 29 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

89min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from 57 St-7 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    90 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
    24 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 New York City Center to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via W and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from New York City Center to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the W subway from 57 St-7 Av 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 30 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

90min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from 57 St-7 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    24 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
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Public transit directions from New York City Center to Ellis Island

The distance between New York City Center, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 7.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New York City Center 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 New York City Center

New York City Center is located at West 55th Street, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is 57 St-7 Av.

Subway stations close to New York City Center:

  • 57 St-7 Av
  • 57 St
  • 5 Av/59 St

Bus stations close to New York City Center:

  • 6 Av/W 55 St
  • 7 Av/W 55 St
  • 7 Av/W 54 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 from New York City Center to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via W and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from New York City Center to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the W subway from 57 St-7 Av 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 30 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

90min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - W
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from 57 St-7 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - W
    Wait for subway
    W
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    24 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New York City Center to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New York City Center to Ellis Island?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line W, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • Is there a direct subway between New York City Center and Ellis Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from New York City Center to Ellis Island?

    The R subway line goes from 57 St-7 Av station near New York City Center in Manhattan to Bay Ridge-95 St station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Bay Ridge-95 St station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from New York City Center to Ellis Island by subway and ferry?

    The total travel time between New York City Center in Manhattan and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway and ferry is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near New York City Center to get to Ellis Island?

    Get on the R subway from the 57 St-7 Av station near New York City Center in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between New York City Center and Ellis Island?

    Get off the subway at the Bay Ridge-95 St station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the subway fare from New York City Center to Ellis Island?

    The ride from New York City Center to Ellis Island costs $26.40.