How to get from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island by ferry and subway?

From Queens Plaza to Ellis Island by ferry and subway

To get from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the R subway from Queens Plaza station to Whitehall St-South Ferry 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 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $26.50.

97min$26.50
Subway - R
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
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
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    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
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via E, 1 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the E subway from Queens Plaza station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway and finally take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Statue Cruises station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $26.50.

107min$26.50
Subway - E
Subway - 1
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Queens Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Queens Plaza
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Rector St
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    10 yd • 1 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 10.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Queens Plaza 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 Queens Plaza

Queens Plaza is located at Queens Plaza, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Jackson Av/Queens Plaza South.

Subway stations close to Queens Plaza:

  • Court Sq
  • 39 Av-Dutch Kills
  • Queensboro Plaza

Bus stations close to Queens Plaza:

  • Jackson Av/Queens Plaza South
  • Jackson Av/Orchard St
  • Northern Blvd/41 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 Island.

Ferry stations close to Ellis Island:

  • Liberty Island
  • Ellis Island
  • Liberty Harbor

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Alternative route from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via E, 1 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one ferry line: take the E subway from Queens Plaza station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway and finally take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Statue Cruises station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $26.50.

107min$26.50
Subway - E
Subway - 1
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Queens Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Queens Plaza
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Rector St
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    10 yd • 1 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 97 minutes, using Subway line R, Ferry line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Subway line E, Subway line 1, Ferry line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • Is there a direct subway between Queens Plaza 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 37 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Queens Plaza in Queens and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway and ferry is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the R subway from the Bay Ridge-95 St 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 Whitehall St-South Ferry station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the subway fare from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Queens Plaza to Ellis Island costs $26.50.

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