How to get from Grand Central to Ellis Island by bus, subway and train?

From Grand Central to Ellis Island by bus, subway and train

To get from Grand Central to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the F subway from 42 St-Bryant Pk station to 14 St/6 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YEL train and finally take the 16 bus from C Columbus Drive at Grove St station to Liberty State Park - Park & Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Ellis Island on the Moovit app.

75min
Walk to subway station
Subway - F
Train - YEL
Bus - 1616
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from 42 St-Bryant Pk

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - F
    Wait for subway
    F
    Kings Hwy
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    14 St/6 Av
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    14th Street
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grove Street
    ID GRV
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    C Columbus Drive at Grove St
    ID 20647
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Journal Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liberty State Park - Park & Ride
    ID 33410
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    1.55 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central to Ellis Island

The distance between Grand Central, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 8.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Ellis Island by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Grand Central to Ellis Island

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Subway line F, Train line YEL, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central and Ellis Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central to Ellis Island?

    The F subway line goes from 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Grand Central in Manhattan to 14 St/6 Av station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till 14 St/6 Av station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central to Ellis Island by subway, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Manhattan and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central to get to Ellis Island?

    Get on the F subway from the 42 St-Bryant Pk station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central and Ellis Island?

    Get off the subway at the 14 St/6 Av stop, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first train from Grand Central to Ellis Island?

    The first train from Grand Central in Manhattan to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey is Journal Square - 33rd Street via Hoboken. It leaves the 33rd Street station at 12:48 AM.

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