How to get from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island by light rail and train?

From Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island by light rail and train

To get from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the RED train from Newark Penn Station station to Exchange Place station. Next, take the HLR light rail from Exchange Place Light Rail Station station to Liberty State Park Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $5.25. The light rail and train schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Ellis Island on the Moovit app.

69min$5.25
Train - RED
Light Rail - HLR
HLR
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Exchange Place Light Rail Station
    ID 30833
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - HLRHLR
    Wait for light rail
    HLR
    Hblr 8th Street Light Rail Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Liberty State Park Station
    ID 30837
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    1.53 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island by bus

Take one direct bus from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey: take the 1 bus from Eastbound Market St under Bridge station to Pacific Ave at Ash St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The light rail and train schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Ellis Island on the Moovit app.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Eastbound Market St under Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastbound Market St under Bridge
    ID 18733
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Jersey City Exchange Place
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Ave at Ash St
    ID 30888
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    1.84 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island

The distance between Newark Penn Station, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 10.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island

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

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From Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island by bus

Take one direct bus from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey: take the 1 bus from Eastbound Market St under Bridge station to Pacific Ave at Ash St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The light rail and train schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Ellis Island on the Moovit app.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Walk to Ellis Island
Leaves from Eastbound Market St under Bridge

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastbound Market St under Bridge
    ID 18733
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Jersey City Exchange Place
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Ave at Ash St
    ID 30888
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to Ellis Island
    Walk to
    Ellis Island
    1.84 mi • 38 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Train line RED, Light Rail line HLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between Newark Penn Station and Ellis Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island?

    The RED train line goes from Newark - World Trade Center station near Newark Penn Station in Newark to Exchange Place station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Exchange Place station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Newark Penn Station in Newark and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by train and light rail is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newark Penn Station to get to Ellis Island?

    Get on the RED train from the Newark - World Trade Center station near Newark Penn Station in Newark.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newark Penn Station and Ellis Island?

    Get off the train at the Exchange Place station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first train from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island?

    The first train from Newark Penn Station in Newark to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey is Newark - World Trade Center. It leaves the Newark Penn Station station at 1:00 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island?

    The last bus from Newark Penn Station in Newark to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey is the Newark line. It leaves the Eastbound Market St under Bridge stop at 2:21 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island costs $5.25.

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