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How to get fromLower Manhattan to Liberty Islandby subway, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Liberty Island by subway, ferry, or bus

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  1. Subway, ferry

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    1. Take the subway from Prince St to Whitehall St-South Ferrysubway subway N / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry New York
    56 min
    $29

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/Spring St to Broadway/Morris Stbus bus M55
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry New York
    1h 3m
    $29–33

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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Lower Manhattan, NY, USA and Liberty Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lower Manhattan to Liberty Island. However, you can take the subway to Whitehall St-South Ferry, walk to Battery Park, then take the ferry to Liberty Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/Spring St to Liberty Island via Broadway/Morris St and Battery Park in around 1h 3m.

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