How to get from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to Ellis Island by ferry?

By ferry

To get from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the STATEN ISLAND FERRY ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal station to Whitehall Ferry Terminal 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 37 min.

97min
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - STATEN ISLAND FERRYSTATEN ISLAND FERRY
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from St. George Ferry Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    St. George Ferry Terminal
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Ferry - STATEN ISLAND FERRYSTATEN ISLAND FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    STATEN ISLAND FERRY
    Whitehall Ferry Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Whitehall Ferry Terminal
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    570 yd • 7 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

By bus and ferry

To get from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the S51 bus from St George Ferry/S46 & S96 station to Lily Pond Av / MC Clean Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM5 bus 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 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $30.40.

119min$30.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - S51S51
Bus - SIM5SIM5
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from St George Ferry/S46 & S96

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St George Ferry/S46 & S96
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - S51S51
    Wait for bus
    S51
    Grant City Via Bay St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lily Pond Av / MC Clean Av
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lily Pond Av/Mcclean Av
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM5SIM5
    Wait for bus
    SIM5
    Downtown Frankfort St Via Water St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery Pl/Greenwich St
    25 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
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Public transit directions from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to Ellis Island

The distance between Staten Island Ferry Terminal, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 7.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to Ellis Island by ferry, 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 Staten Island Ferry Terminal

Staten Island Ferry Terminal is located at Staten Island Ferry Terminal, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is St George.

Subway stations close to Staten Island Ferry Terminal:

  • St George
  • Tompkinsville
  • Stapleton

Bus stations close to Staten Island Ferry Terminal:

  • St George Ferry/St George Ferry
  • Saint George Ferry/Ramp B
  • St George Ferry/S46 & S96

Ferry stations close to Staten Island Ferry Terminal:

  • St. George Ferry Terminal
  • St. George

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

Related Routes

By bus and ferry

To get from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one ferry line: take the S51 bus from St George Ferry/S46 & S96 station to Lily Pond Av / MC Clean Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM5 bus 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 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $30.40.

119min$30.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - S51S51
Bus - SIM5SIM5
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from St George Ferry/S46 & S96

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St George Ferry/S46 & S96
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - S51S51
    Wait for bus
    S51
    Grant City Via Bay St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lily Pond Av / MC Clean Av
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lily Pond Av/Mcclean Av
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM5SIM5
    Wait for bus
    SIM5
    Downtown Frankfort St Via Water St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Battery Pl/Greenwich St
    25 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line STATEN ISLAND FERRY, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to Ellis Island?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line S51, Bus line SIM5, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Staten Island Ferry Terminal and Ellis Island?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 ferry lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to Ellis Island?

    The STATEN ISLAND FERRY ferry line goes from St. George Ferry Terminal station near Staten Island Ferry Terminal in Staten Island to Whitehall Ferry Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Whitehall Ferry Terminal station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Staten Island Ferry Terminal to Ellis Island by ferry?

    The total travel time between Staten Island Ferry Terminal in Staten Island and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by ferry is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Staten Island Ferry Terminal to get to Ellis Island?

    Get on the STATEN ISLAND FERRY ferry from the St. George Ferry Terminal station near Staten Island Ferry Terminal in Staten Island.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Staten Island Ferry Terminal and Ellis Island?

    Get off the ferry at the Whitehall Ferry Terminal station, which is closest to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

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