How to get from 79th Street to Statue of Liberty by bus, light rail and train?

From 79th Street to Statue of Liberty by bus, light rail and train

To get from 79th Street to Statue of Liberty in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the M2 bus from 5 Av/E 79 St station to 5 Av/W 33 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YEL train and finally take the HBLR light rail from Newport Light Rail Station station to Liberty State Park-Ride Light Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from 79th Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Statue of Liberty on the Moovit app.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M2M2
Train - YEL
Light Rail - HBLRHBLR
Walk to Statue of Liberty
Leaves from 5 Av/E 79 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    5 Av/E 79 St
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M2M2
    Wait for bus
    M2
    Limited East Village 8 St Via 5 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5 Av/W 33 St
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    33rd Street
    ID 33RD
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - YEL
    Wait for train
    YEL
    Journal Square - 33rd Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newport
    ID NPT
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Newport Light Rail Station
    ID 30830
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - HBLRHBLR
    Wait for light rail
    HBLR
    22nd Street Light Rail Station
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Liberty State Park-Ride Light Rail Sta
    ID 30837
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Statue of Liberty
    Walk to
    Statue of Liberty
    Liberty Island
    1.81 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street to Statue of Liberty

The distance between 79th Street, Manhattan and Statue of Liberty, Manhattan is approximately 10.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street to Statue of Liberty by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from 79th Street to Statue of Liberty

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from 79th Street to Statue of Liberty using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street) and destination (Statue of Liberty), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street to Statue of Liberty?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line M2, Train line YEL, Light Rail line HBLR.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street and Statue of Liberty in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street to Statue of Liberty in Manhattan?

    The M2 bus line goes from 5 Av/E 79 St station near 79th Street to 5 Av/W 33 St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till 5 Av/W 33 St station near Statue of Liberty in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street to Statue of Liberty in Manhattan by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between 79th Street and Statue of Liberty in Manhattan by bus, train and light rail is about 1 hr 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street to get to Statue of Liberty in Manhattan?

    Get on the M2 bus from the 5 Av/E 79 St stop near 79th Street in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street and Statue of Liberty in Manhattan?

    Get off the bus at the 5 Av/W 33 St station, which is closest to Statue of Liberty in Manhattan.

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