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

From Central Park South to Ellis Island by ferry and subway

To get from Central Park South to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the R subway from 57 St-7 Av station to Whitehall St-South Ferry station. Next, take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Battery Park station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

89min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - R
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from 57 St-7 Av
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    57 St-7 Av
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station Ellis Island
    Ride to ferry station
    Ellis Island
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Park South to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via 1 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Central Park South to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the 1 subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to Whitehall St-South Ferry station. Next, take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Battery Park station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

90min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from 59 St-Columbus Circle
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 6
    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 Central Park South to Ellis Island
The distance between Central Park South, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 7.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park South 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 Central Park South

Central Park South is located at Central Park South, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is 57 St-7 Av.

Subway stations close to Central Park South:

  • 57 St-7 Av
  • 57 St
  • 7 Av

Bus stations close to Central Park South:

  • 7 Av/W 57 St
  • W 57 St/7 Av
  • Central Park South/Columbus Circle
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 Ellis Island.

Ferry stations close to Ellis Island:

  • Ellis Island
  • Liberty Island
  • Liberty State Park

Alternative route from Central Park South to Ellis Island by ferry and subway via 1 and STATUE CRUISES FERRY

To get from Central Park South to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the 1 subway from 59 St-Columbus Circle station to Whitehall St-South Ferry station. Next, take the STATUE CRUISES FERRY ferry from Battery Park station to Ellis Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

90min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - 1
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from 59 St-Columbus Circle
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    59 St-Columbus Circle
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    South Ferry
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    500 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATUE CRUISES FERRY
    From New York
  • 6
    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 Central Park South to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Park South 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 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Park South to Ellis Island?

    The R subway line goes from 57 St-7 Av station near Central Park South in Manhattan to Bay Ridge-95 St station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Bay Ridge-95 St station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Park South to Ellis Island by subway and ferry?

    The total travel time between Central Park South in Manhattan and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway and ferry is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the R subway from the 57 St-7 Av station near Central Park South in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the Bay Ridge-95 St station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The ride from Central Park South to Ellis Island costs $26.40.

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