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
    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

Alternative route from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island by light rail, subway and train via 4, GRE and HLR

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 GRE 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 17 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.

77min$8.25
Subway - 4
Train - GRE
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 - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - 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
    22nd Street
  • 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 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Grand Central-42 St to Ellis Island by light rail, subway and train via 4, GRE and HLR

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 GRE 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 17 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.

77min$8.25
Subway - 4
Train - GRE
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 - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - 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
    22nd Street
  • 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 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 77 minutes, using Subway line 4, Train line GRE, Light Rail line HLR.

  • 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 7:48 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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