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How to get fromStaten Island to Ellis Islandby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Staten Island to Ellis Island by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus, taxi

    best
    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
    7h 32m
    $444–985

  2. Drive 812.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Staten Island to Ellis Islandcar car 812.3 km
    10h 13m
    $161–233

  3. Bus, taxi

    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
    16h 11m
    $239–370

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Montreal Central Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    22h 5m
    $349–795

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

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  • Distance: 796.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Ellis Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Staten Island to Ellis Island. However, you can take the taxi to Newark-Airport-EWR airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), walk to Airport / Aéroport, take the line 105 bus to Tremblay A, walk to Ottawa - Via Rail, take the bus to Petawawa, then take the taxi to Ellis Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Trinity Pl/Rector St, walk to World Trade Center, take the train to Newark Penn Station, walk to Newark, Penn Station, take the bus to Ottawa, walk to Ottawa - Via Rail, take the bus to Petawawa, then take the taxi to Ellis Island.

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