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

By ferry, subway and train

To get from Grand Central Place 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 FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Inwood station to Grand Central Madison station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 subway and finally take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Battery Park station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $39.40.

157min$39.40
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - 4
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Inwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inwood
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central Madison
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    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 Ellis Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by ferry, subway and train via FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, 1 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Grand Central Place 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 FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Inwood station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway and finally take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Battery Park station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $39.40.

152min$39.40
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - 1
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Inwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inwood
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Ellis Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central Place to Ellis Island

The distance between Grand Central Place, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 28.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central Place to Ellis Island by ferry, subway and train, 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 Place

Grand Central Place is located at Grand Central Place, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Bayview Av /St. George Pl.

Subway stations close to Grand Central Place:

  • Far Rockaway-Mott Av
  • Beach 25 St

Train stations close to Grand Central Place:

  • Inwood
  • Far Rockaway
  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Grand Central Place:

  • Bayview Av /St. George Pl
  • Sheridan Blvd/Bayview Av
  • Bayview Av /Sheridan Blvd

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
  • Liberty State Park
  • Ellis Island

Related Routes

Alternative route by ferry, subway and train via FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, 1 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Grand Central Place 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 FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from Inwood station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway and finally take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Battery Park station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $39.40.

152min$39.40
Walk to train station
Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
Subway - 1
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Inwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Inwood
    850 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCHFAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Wait for train
    FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH
    Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    51 min
  • 4
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station Ellis Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line 4, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH, Bus line 1, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Grand Central Place to Ellis Island?

    The FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train line goes from Inwood station near Grand Central Place in Inwood, Ny to Grand Central station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line till Grand Central station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Grand Central Place in Inwood, Ny and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by train, subway and ferry is about 2 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the FAR ROCKAWAY BRANCH train from the Inwood station near Grand Central Place in Inwood, Ny.

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

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

  • How much is the total train, subway and ferry fare from Grand Central Place to Ellis Island?

    The ride from Grand Central Place to Ellis Island costs $39.40.

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