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How to get fromNewark Penn Station to Liberty Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Newark Penn Station to Liberty Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via South Ferry

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    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry New York
    1h 19m
    $32

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 31 St to Battery Pl/Washington Stbus bus M20
    3. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry
    2h 6m
    $39–50

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Exchange Placetrain train Path
    2. Take the ferry from Liberty State Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry Liberty State Park Loop
    2h 12m

  4. Line 1 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to C Columbus Drive At Hudson Stbus bus 1
    2. Take the ferry from Liberty State Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry Liberty State Park Loop
    2h 35m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA and Liberty Island, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark Penn Station to Liberty Island. However, you can take the train to World Trade Center, walk to WTC Cortlandt, take the line 1 subway to South Ferry, walk to Battery Park, then take the ferry to Liberty Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Liberty Island via New York Midtown, 7 Av/W 31 St, Battery Pl/Washington St, and Battery Park in around 2h 6m.

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