How to get from Grand Central to Ellis Island by ferry and subway?

From Grand Central to Ellis Island by ferry and subway

To get from Grand Central to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the 4 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Bowling Green station. Next, 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 24 min. The ride fare is $26.50.

84min$26.50
Walk to subway station
Subway - 4
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand Central to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via 5 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Grand Central to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the 5 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Bowling Green station. Next, 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 25 min. The ride fare is $26.50.

85min$26.50
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
  • 7
    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 Grand Central to Ellis Island

The distance between Grand Central, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 6.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central to Ellis Island by ferry and subway, 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 Grand Central

Grand Central is located at Grand Central, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Grand Central Madison.

Subway stations close to Grand Central:

  • 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr
  • Grand Central-42 St
  • 42 St-Bryant Pk

Train stations close to Grand Central:

  • Grand Central Madison

Bus stations close to Grand Central:

  • E 42nd St & Madison Ave
  • Madison Av/E 45 St
  • Madison Av/E 42 St

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 Island.

Ferry stations close to Ellis Island:

  • Liberty Island
  • Ellis Island
  • Liberty State Park

Related Routes

Alternative route from Grand Central to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via 5 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Grand Central to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the 5 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Bowling Green station. Next, 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 25 min. The ride fare is $26.50.

85min$26.50
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Statue Cruises
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
  • 7
    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 Grand Central to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Subway line 4, Ferry line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Subway line 5, Ferry line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

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

    The 4 subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan to Crown Hts-Utica Av station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Crown Hts-Utica 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 and ferry?

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Manhattan and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway and ferry is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 4 subway from the Grand Central-42 St 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 Crown Hts-Utica Av station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How much is the subway fare from Grand Central to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Grand Central to Ellis Island costs $26.50.

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