How to get from Manhattan to Liberty Island by light rail and train?

Manhattan to Liberty Island - Train Schedule

The RED train from Manhattan to Liberty Island usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5-40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Manhattan to Liberty Island by light rail and train

To get from Manhattan to Liberty Island in Manhattan, take the RED train from World Trade Center station to Exchange Place station. Next, take the HBLR light rail from Exchange Place Light Rail Station station to Richard Street Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The light rail and train schedule from Manhattan may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Liberty Island on the Moovit app.

66min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Light Rail - HBLRHBLR
Walk to Liberty Island
Leaves from World Trade Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    World Trade Center
    ID WTC
    350 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exchange Place
    ID EXC
    4 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 - HBLRHBLR
    Wait for light rail
    HBLR
    22nd Street Light Rail Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Richard Street Light Rail Station
    ID 30841
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Liberty Island
    Walk to
    Liberty Island
    1.78 mi • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Liberty Island

The distance between Manhattan, Manhattan and Liberty Island, Manhattan is approximately 6.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan to Liberty Island by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Manhattan to Liberty Island

To check the light rail and train schedule from Manhattan to Liberty Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Manhattan) and destination (Liberty 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manhattan to Liberty Island?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Train line RED, Light Rail line HBLR.

  • Is there a direct train between Manhattan and Liberty Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Manhattan to Liberty Island?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Manhattan to Liberty Island by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Manhattan in New York - New Jersey and Liberty Island in Manhattan by train and light rail is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Manhattan to get to Liberty Island?

    Get on the RED train from the World Trade Center station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Manhattan and Liberty Island?

    Get off the train at the Exchange Place station, which is closest to Liberty Island in Manhattan.

  • When is the first bus from Manhattan to Liberty Island?

    The first bus from Manhattan in New York - New Jersey to Liberty Island in Manhattan is Port Liberte - Pier 11/Wall St. It leaves the Pier 11 / Wall Street stop at 2:00 AM.

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