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How to get from Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island by ferry and subway?

Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island map

From Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island by ferry and subway

To get from Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the R subway from Times Sq-42 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 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 Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    80 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
    20 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 Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via W and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the W subway from Times Sq-42 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 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 Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    80 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
    20 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 Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island

The distance between Hilton Times Square, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 6.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hilton Times Square 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 Hilton Times Square

Hilton Times Square is located at West 42nd Street, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is W 42 St/8 Av.

Subway stations close to Hilton Times Square:

  • 42 St-Bryant Pk
  • 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
  • Times Sq-42 St

Bus stations close to Hilton Times Square:

  • W 42 St/8 Av
  • W 41 St/8 Av
  • W 42nd St & Port Authority 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 Harbor / Marin Blvd.

Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island map

Alternative route from Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via W and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the W subway from Times Sq-42 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 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 Times Sq-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    80 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
    20 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 Hilton Times Square 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 Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island?

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

  • Is there a direct subway between Hilton Times Square 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 Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island?

    The R subway line goes from Bay Ridge-95 St station near Hilton Times Square in 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 Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island by subway and ferry?

    The total travel time between Hilton Times Square 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 Hilton Times Square to get to Ellis Island?

    Get on the R subway from the Bay Ridge-95 St station near Hilton Times Square in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Hilton Times Square and Ellis Island?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Hilton Times Square to Ellis Island costs $26.40.

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