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

By ferry and subway

To get from Manhattan Bridge to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the C subway from High St station to Fulton 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 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

90min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Subway - 4
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    High St
    0.74 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    168 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    3 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 A, 5 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Manhattan Bridge to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the A subway from High St station to Fulton 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 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

92min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Subway - 5
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    High St
    0.74 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    3 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 Manhattan Bridge to Ellis Island

The distance between Manhattan Bridge, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 4.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan Bridge 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 Bridge

Manhattan Bridge is located at Manhattan Bridge lower level, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Prospect St/Jay St.

Subway stations close to Manhattan Bridge:

  • York St [F]
  • East Broadway [F]

Bus stations close to Manhattan Bridge:

  • Pike St/Cherry St

Ferry stations close to Manhattan Bridge:

  • Dumbo/Bbp Pier 1

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 A, 5 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Manhattan Bridge to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the A subway from High St station to Fulton 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 1 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

92min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - A
Subway - 5
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    High St
    0.74 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Subway - A
    Wait for subway
    A
    Inwood-207 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    3 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 Manhattan Bridge to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line C, Bus line 4, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line 5, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • Is there a direct subway between Manhattan Bridge and Ellis Island?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Manhattan Bridge to Ellis Island?

    The C subway line goes from High St station near Manhattan Bridge in Manhattan to 168 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line till Ellis Island station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan Bridge to Ellis Island by subway and ferry?

    The total travel time between Manhattan Bridge in Manhattan and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway and ferry is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Manhattan Bridge to get to Ellis Island?

    Get on the C subway from the High St station near Manhattan Bridge in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan Bridge and Ellis Island?

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

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

    The ride from Manhattan Bridge to Ellis Island costs $26.40.

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