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How to get fromNew Jersey to Ellis Islandby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to Ellis Island by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 38m
    $233–358

  2. Drive 798.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Ellis Islandcar car 798.1 km
    9h 42m
    $158–228

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane EWR - YOW
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 36m
    $331–806

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane EWR - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 25m
    $356–1,196

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane LGA - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 18m
    $479–1,426

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Jersey to Ellis Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 926.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 38m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Ellis Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from New Jersey to Ellis Island. However, you can take the bus to Ottawa, walk to Ottawa - Via Rail, take the bus to Petawawa, then take the taxi to Ellis Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Newark to Ellis Island in around 9h 42m.

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