How to get from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island by light rail, subway and train?

From Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island by light rail, subway and train

To get from Grand Central-42 St 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 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Fulton 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 15 min. The ride fare is $8.25. The light rail, subway and train schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Ellis Island on the Moovit app.

75min$8.25
Subway - 4
Train - RED
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fulton St
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    190 yd • 3 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

From Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island by bus, subway and train

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the F subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 14 St/6 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YEL train and finally take the 16 bus from C Columbus Drive at Grove St station to Johnston Ave at Monitor St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The light rail, subway and train schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Ellis Island on the Moovit app.

75min
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Train - YEL
Bus - 1616
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Kings Hwy
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St/6 Av
    5 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
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    C Columbus Drive at Grove St
    ID 20647
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Journal Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Johnston Ave at Monitor St
    ID 33409
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    1.59 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island

The distance between Grand Central-42 St, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 7.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central-42 St 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 Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island

To check the light rail, subway and train schedule from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central-42 St) 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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From Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island by bus, subway and train

To get from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the F subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 14 St/6 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YEL train and finally take the 16 bus from C Columbus Drive at Grove St station to Johnston Ave at Monitor St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The light rail, subway and train schedule from Grand Central-42 St may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, subway and train schedule to Ellis Island on the Moovit app.

75min
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Train - YEL
Bus - 1616
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Kings Hwy
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St/6 Av
    5 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
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    C Columbus Drive at Grove St
    ID 20647
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Journal Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Johnston Ave at Monitor St
    ID 33409
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    1.59 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Subway line 4, Train line RED, Light Rail line HLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Subway line F, Train line YEL, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central-42 St 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 15 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island?

    The 4 subway line goes from Crown Hts-Utica Av station near Grand Central-42 St in Manhattan to Fulton St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Fulton St station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island by subway, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Grand Central-42 St in Manhattan and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway, train and light rail is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central-42 St to get to Ellis Island?

    Get on the 4 subway from the Crown Hts-Utica Av station near Grand Central-42 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central-42 St and Ellis Island?

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

  • When is the first train from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island?

    The first train from Grand Central-42 St in Manhattan to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey is Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 8:48 PM.

  • How much is the total subway, train and light rail fare from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island costs $8.25.

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