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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Ellis Island (Station) is to bus and ferry which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Ellis Island (Station) is to train and ferry which takes 2h 17m and costs $50 - $650.

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

The distance between Philadelphia and Ellis Island (Station) is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Ellis Island (Station) without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 17m and costs $50 - $650.

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

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Philadelphia to Ellis Island (Station), including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ellis Island (Station)?

There are 3155+ hotels available in Ellis Island (Station).

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

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

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Train, ferry (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island Ferryferry New York
2h 17m
$50–625
Bus, ferry (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island Ferryferry New York
3h 13m
$52–72
Bus, ferry via New York Midtown
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 31 St to Battery Pl/Washington Stbus M20
3. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island Ferryferry
3h 33m
$52–72

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Distance: 95.8 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Ellis Island (Station). However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Ellis Island Ferry via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Times Square, Whitehall St-South Ferry, and Battery Park in around 3h 13m.

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