What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Ellis Island (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Ellis Island (Station) is to train and ferry via South Ferry which costs $33 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Ellis Island (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Ellis Island (Station) is to train and ferry via South Ferry which takes 1h 6m and costs $33.

How far is it from Newark to Ellis Island (Station)?

The distance between Newark and Ellis Island (Station) is 11 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Ellis Island (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Ellis Island (Station) without a car is to train and ferry via South Ferry which takes 1h 6m and costs $33.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Ellis Island (Station)?

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Newark to Ellis Island (Station), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ellis Island (Station)?

There are 3918+ hotels available in Ellis Island (Station).

Newark to Ellis Island (Station) - 3 ways to travel via train, and ferry

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

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Train, ferry via South Ferry
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain Path
2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island Ferryferry New York
1h 6m
$32
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Exchange Placetrain Path
2. Take the ferry from Liberty State Park to Ellis Islandferry Liberty State Park Loop
1h 52m
Line 1 bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Market St At Broad St to C Columbus Drive At Hudson Stbus 1
2. Take the ferry from Liberty State Park to Ellis Islandferry Liberty State Park Loop
2h 19m

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Distance: 11.3 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Newark to Ellis Island (Station). 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 Ellis Island Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Ellis Island via Exchange Place and Liberty State Park in around 1h 52m.

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