How to get from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island by light rail, subway and train?

From Queens Plaza to Ellis Island by light rail, subway and train

To get from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line: take the F subway from Queens Plaza station to 14 St/6 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YEL train and finally take the HLR light rail from Newport Light Rail Station station to Liberty State Park Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The light rail, subway and train schedule from Queens Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Ellis Island on the Moovit app.

86min$8.25
Subway - F
Train - YEL
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Queens Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Queens Plaza
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Coney Island-Stillwell Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St/6 Av
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    14th Street
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport
    ID NPT
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Newport Light Rail Station
    ID 30830
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr 8th Street Light Rail Station
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Liberty State Park Station
    ID 30837
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    1.53 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island by light rail, subway and train via R, RED and HLR

To get from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line: take the R subway from Queens Plaza station to Cortlandt St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED train and finally take the HLR light rail from Exchange Place Light Rail Station station to Liberty State Park Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The light rail, subway and train schedule from Queens Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Ellis Island on the Moovit app.

91min$8.25
Subway - R
Train - RED
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Queens Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Queens Plaza
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Cortlandt St
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr West Side Avenue
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Liberty State Park Station
    ID 30837
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    1.53 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island

The distance between Queens Plaza, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 11.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island by light rail, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail, Subway And Train schedule from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island

To check the light rail, subway and train schedule from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Queens Plaza) and destination (Ellis Island), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail, subway and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island by light rail, subway and train via R, RED and HLR

To get from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line: take the R subway from Queens Plaza station to Cortlandt St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED train and finally take the HLR light rail from Exchange Place Light Rail Station station to Liberty State Park Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The light rail, subway and train schedule from Queens Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Ellis Island on the Moovit app.

91min$8.25
Subway - R
Train - RED
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Queens Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Queens Plaza
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Cortlandt St
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr West Side Avenue
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Liberty State Park Station
    ID 30837
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    1.53 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Subway line F, Train line YEL, Light Rail line HLR.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Subway line R, Train line RED, Light Rail line HLR.

  • Is there a direct subway between Queens Plaza and Ellis Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island?

    The F subway line goes from Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Queens Plaza in Queens to 14 St/6 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till 14 St/6 Av station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island by subway, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Queens Plaza in Queens and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway, train and light rail is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Queens Plaza to get to Ellis Island?

    Get on the F subway from the Coney Island-Stillwell Av station near Queens Plaza in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Queens Plaza and Ellis Island?

    Get off the subway at the 14 St/6 Av station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total subway, train and light rail fare from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island costs $8.25.

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