How to get from Hoboken to Ellis Island by bus and ferry?

From Hoboken to Ellis Island by bus and ferry

To get from Hoboken to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line: take the HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL - BROOKFIELD PLACE ferry from Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal station to Brookfield Place/Battery Park City station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M20 bus 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 23 min. The ride fare is $28.15.

83min$28.15
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL - BROOKFIELD PLACEHOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL - BROOKFIELD PLACE
Bus - M20M20
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Ferry - HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL - BROOKFIELD PLACEHOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL - BROOKFIELD PLACE
    Wait for ferry
    HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL - BROOKFIELD PLACE
    Brookfield Place/Battery Park City
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Brookfield Place/Battery Park City
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vesey St/North End Av
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - M20M20
    Wait for bus
    M20
    South Ferry Via 7 Av Via Bat Pk City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery Pl/Washington St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    310 yd • 4 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

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 GRE train from Hoboken station to World Trade Center 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 30 min. The ride fare is $29.40.

90min$29.40
Train - GRE
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 - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Rector St
    2 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
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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 5.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hoboken to Ellis Island by bus and ferry, 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 Terminal Lane 6.

Train stations close to Hoboken:

  • Hoboken Terminal
  • Newport

Bus stations close to Hoboken:

  • Hoboken Terminal Lane 6
  • Hoboken Terminal
  • Washington St at Newark 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 Ellis Island.

Ferry stations close to Ellis Island:

  • Ellis Island
  • Liberty Island
  • Liberty State Park

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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 GRE train from Hoboken station to World Trade Center 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 30 min. The ride fare is $29.40.

90min$29.40
Train - GRE
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 - GRE
    Wait for train
    GRE
    Hoboken - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wtc Cortlandt
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Rector St
    2 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Ferry line HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL - BROOKFIELD PLACE, Bus line M20, Ferry line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Train line GRE, Subway line 1, Ferry line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Hoboken to Ellis Island?

    The HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL - BROOKFIELD PLACE ferry line goes from Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal station near Hoboken in Hoboken to Brookfield Place/Battery Park City station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line and one bus line till Brookfield Place/Battery Park City station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Hoboken in Hoboken and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by ferry and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the HOBOKEN / NJ TRANSIT TERMINAL - BROOKFIELD PLACE ferry from the Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal station near Hoboken in Hoboken.

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

    Get off the ferry at the Brookfield Place/Battery Park City station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the total ferry and bus fare from Hoboken to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Hoboken to Ellis Island costs $28.15.

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