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How to get fromCentral Park to Liberty Islandby subway, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Central Park to Liberty Island by subway, ferry, or bus

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  1. Line 4 subway, ferry

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    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Bowling Greensubway subway 4 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry New York
    1h 18m
    $29

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/E 80 St to E 8 St/5 Avbus bus M1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from E 8 St/5 Av to Broadway/Morris Stbus bus M55
    3. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry
    2h 10m
    $29–33

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  • Distance: 9.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Central Park, New York County, NY, USA and Liberty Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Central Park to Liberty Island. However, you can walk to 86th Street, take the line 4 subway to Bowling Green, walk to Battery Park, then take the ferry to Liberty Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Central Park to Liberty Island via 5 Av/E 80 St, E 8 St/5 Av, Broadway/Morris St, and Battery Park in around 2h 10m.

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