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How to get fromManhattan to Liberty Islandby subway, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Manhattan 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 6m
    $29

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 56 St to South Ferry/Terminalbus bus M15-Sbs
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry New York
    1h 31m
    $29–33

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry As / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry New York
    1h 46m
    $30

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  • Distance: 9.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

You can take a ferry from East 90th St to Liberty Island via Wall St/Pier 11 and Battery Park in around 1h 46m.

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