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How to get fromUpper West Side to Statue of Libertyby subway, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Upper West Side to Statue of Liberty by subway, ferry, or bus

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  1. Line 1 subway, ferry

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    1. Take the subway from 86 St to South Ferrysubway subway 1
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry New York
    1h 18m
    $29

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/W 63 St to Battery Pl/Washington Stbus bus M20
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry New York
    2h 7m
    $29–33

  3. Line 1 subway, ferry via Battery Park

    1. Take the subway from 86 St to South Ferrysubway subway 1
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry Battery Park Full Loop
    1h 31m

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  • Distance: 9.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Upper West Side, NY, USA and Statue of Liberty, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Upper West Side to Statue of Liberty. However, you can take the line 1 subway to South Ferry, walk to Battery Park, take the ferry to Liberty Island, then walk to Statue of Liberty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to Statue of Liberty via Broadway/W 63 St, Battery Pl/Washington St, Battery Park, and Liberty Island in around 2h 7m.

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