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How to get from Hoboken to Ellis Island by ferry, subway and train?

From Hoboken to Ellis Island by ferry, subway and train

To get from Hoboken to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the ATW train from Hoboken station to 14th Street 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 37 min. The ride fare is $29.50.

97min$29.50
Train - ATW
Train - ATW
Subway - 1
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Hoboken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken
  • 2
    Train - ATWATW
    Wait for train
    ATW
    Journal Square - 33rd Street Via Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    14th Street
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    14 St
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Rector St
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hoboken to Ellis Island by ferry, subway and train via BLU, R and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Hoboken to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the BLU train from Hoboken station to 33rd Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R 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 $29.50.

107min$29.50
Train - BLU
Subway - R
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Hoboken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken
  • 2
    Train - BLU
    Wait for train
    BLU
    Hoboken - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
  • 10
    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 Hoboken to Ellis Island

The distance between Hoboken, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 7.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hoboken to Ellis Island by ferry, subway and train, 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 Hoboken

Hoboken is located at Hoboken, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Hoboken Njt.

Train stations close to Hoboken:

  • Newport

Bus stations close to Hoboken:

  • Washington St at Newark St
  • River St at 2nd St
  • Observer Hwy at Bloomfield St

Ferry stations close to Hoboken:

  • Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal

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 State Park.

Ferry stations close to Ellis Island:

  • Liberty State Park
  • Ellis Island
  • Liberty Island

Alternative route from Hoboken to Ellis Island by ferry, subway and train via BLU, R and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Hoboken to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the BLU train from Hoboken station to 33rd Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R 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 $29.50.

107min$29.50
Train - BLU
Subway - R
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Hoboken

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hoboken
  • 2
    Train - BLU
    Wait for train
    BLU
    Hoboken - 33rd Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    34 St-Herald Sq
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
  • 10
    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 Hoboken to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Train line ATW, Subway line 1, Ferry line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Train line BLU, Subway line R, Ferry line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • Is there a direct train between Hoboken and Ellis Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hoboken to Ellis Island?

    The ATW train line goes from Journal Square - 33rd Street Via Hoboken station near Hoboken in Hoboken to 14th Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line till 14th Street station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hoboken to Ellis Island by train, subway and ferry?

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

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

    Get on the ATW train from the Journal Square - 33rd Street Via Hoboken station near Hoboken in Hoboken.

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

    Get off the train at the 14th Street station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total train, subway and ferry fare from Hoboken to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Hoboken to Ellis Island costs $29.50.