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 HLR light rail from Hoboken Njt station to Liberty State Park Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $2.25.

49min$2.25
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - HLR
HLR
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Hoboken Njt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Hoboken Njt
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr-O-W
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Liberty State Park Station
    ID 30837
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    1.53 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Hoboken to Ellis Island by bus and train

To get from Hoboken to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the GRE train from Hoboken station to Newport station. Next, take the 16 bus from Washington Blvd at Path Station station to Johnston Ave at Monitor St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Train - GRE
Bus - 1616
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
    Newport
    ID NPT
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Blvd at Path Station
    ID 21134
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Journal Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Johnston Ave at Monitor St
    ID 33409
    13 min
  • 7
    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 Hoboken to Ellis Island

The distance between Hoboken, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 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.

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From Hoboken to Ellis Island by bus and train

To get from Hoboken to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the GRE train from Hoboken station to Newport station. Next, take the 16 bus from Washington Blvd at Path Station station to Johnston Ave at Monitor St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Train - GRE
Bus - 1616
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
    Newport
    ID NPT
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Blvd at Path Station
    ID 21134
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Journal Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Johnston Ave at Monitor St
    ID 33409
    13 min
  • 7
    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 Hoboken to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Light Rail line HLR.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Train line GRE, Bus line 16.

  • 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 49 min.

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

    The HLR light rail line goes from Hoboken Njt station near Hoboken in Hoboken to Hblr-O-W 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 49 min.

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

    Get on the HLR light rail from the Hoboken Njt 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 Hblr-O-W 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 8:17 PM.

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

    The first bus from Hoboken in Hoboken to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey is JOURNAL SQUARE TRANSPORTATION CENTER - NEWPORT CENTRE MALL. It leaves the Washington Blvd at Newport Pkwy stop at 4:33 AM.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Hoboken to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Hoboken to Ellis Island costs $2.25.

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