How to get from Hoboken to Ellis Island by light rail?

From Hoboken to Ellis Island by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Hoboken to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey: take the HBLR light rail from Hoboken Terminal Light Rail Station station to Liberty State Park-Ride Light Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The light rail schedule from Hoboken may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail schedule to Ellis Island on the Moovit app.

51min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - HBLRHBLR
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Hoboken Terminal Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hoboken Terminal Light Rail Station
    ID 30829
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - HBLRHBLR
    Wait for light rail
    HBLR
    8th Street Light Rail Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Liberty State Park-Ride Light Rail Sta
    ID 30837
    16 min
  • 4
    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 Hoboken to Ellis Island

The distance between Hoboken, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 5.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hoboken to Ellis Island by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail schedule from Hoboken to Ellis Island

To check the light rail schedule from Hoboken to Ellis Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hoboken) and destination (Ellis Island), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Light Rail line HBLR.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Hoboken and Ellis Island?

    Yes, there’s a direct light rail going from Hoboken in Hoboken to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey in 51 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Hoboken to Ellis Island?

    The HBLR light rail line goes from Hoboken Terminal Light Rail Station station near Hoboken in Hoboken to Liberty State Park-Ride Light Rail Sta station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hoboken to Ellis Island by light rail?

    The total travel time between Hoboken in Hoboken and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by light rail is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Hoboken to get to Ellis Island?

    Get on the HBLR light rail from the Hoboken Terminal Light Rail Station station near Hoboken in Hoboken.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Hoboken and Ellis Island?

    Get off the light rail at the Liberty State Park-Ride Light Rail Sta station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first train from Hoboken to Ellis Island?

    The first train from Hoboken in Hoboken to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey is Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken. It leaves the Hoboken station at 12:26 AM.

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