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How to get from Ellis Island to Ellis Island by ferry and subway?

By ferry and subway

To get from Ellis Island to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, take the 5 subway from Pelham Pkwy station to Bowling Green 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 2 hr 32 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

152min$26.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from Pelham Pkwy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Pelham Pkwy
    0.83 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Park
    310 yd • 4 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, ferry and subway

To get from Ellis Island to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the BX22 bus from East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd station to East Kingsbridge Rd/Morris Av 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 34 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

154min$26.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - BX22BX22
Subway - 4
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - BX22BX22
    Wait for bus
    BX22
    Bedford Park Paul Av-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Kingsbridge Rd/Morris Av
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Kingsbridge Rd
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    54 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 Ellis Island to Ellis Island

The distance between Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey and Ellis Island, New York - New Jersey is approximately 17.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ellis Island 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 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

By bus, ferry and subway

To get from Ellis Island to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the BX22 bus from East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd station to East Kingsbridge Rd/Morris Av 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 34 min. The ride fare is $26.40.

154min$26.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - BX22BX22
Subway - 4
Ferry - STATUE CRUISES FERRYSTATUE CRUISES FERRY
Leaves from East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Fordham Rd/Southern Blvd
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - BX22BX22
    Wait for bus
    BX22
    Bedford Park Paul Av-205 St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Kingsbridge Rd/Morris Av
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Kingsbridge Rd
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 4
    Wait for subway
    4
    Crown Hts-Utica Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    54 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 Ellis Island to Ellis Island?

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line BX22, Bus line 4, Bus line STATUE CRUISES FERRY.

  • Is there a direct subway between Ellis Island and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Ellis Island to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    The 5 subway line goes from Pelham Pkwy station near Ellis Island to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Ellis Island station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Ellis Island to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway and ferry?

    The total travel time between Ellis Island and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey by subway and ferry is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Ellis Island to get to Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 5 subway from the Pelham Pkwy station near Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Ellis Island and Ellis Island in New York - New Jersey?

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

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

    The ride from Ellis Island to Ellis Island costs $26.40.

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