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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Ellis Island (Station)by train, subway, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Ellis Island (Station) by train, subway, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, line 1 subway, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to South Ferrysubway subway 1
    3. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island Ferryferry ferry
    1h 37m
    $50–57

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to Grand Centralbus bus Newark Airport Express
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island Ferryferry ferry New York
    1h 58m
    $54

  3. Line 62 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 62 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Exchange Placetrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Liberty State Park to Ellis Islandferry ferry
    2h 18m

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Map of how to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Ellis Island (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Ellis Island (Station), NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark Airport (EWR) to Ellis Island (Station). However, you can take the vehicle to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to South Ferry, walk to Battery Park, then take the ferry to Ellis Island Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Ellis Island Ferry via Grand Central, Grand Central-42 St, Bowling Green, and Battery Park in around 1h 58m.

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