There are 3 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ellis Island Immigration Museum by bus, ferry, or subway
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Line 171 bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NY171 / ...
- Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island FerryNew York
38 min$41–46Subway, ferry
cheapest- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Whitehall St-South FerryR / ...
- Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island FerryNew York
1h 4m$29Line 1 subway, ferry
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to South Ferry1
- Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis IslandBattery Park Full Loop
1h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ellis Island Immigration Museum is to subway and ferry which costs $29 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ellis Island Immigration Museum is to line 171 bus and ferry which takes 38 min and costs $40 - $50.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Ellis Island Immigration Museum is 6 miles.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ellis Island Immigration Museum without a car is to line 171 bus and ferry which takes 38 min and costs $40 - $50.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ellis Island Immigration Museum, including transfers.
There are 3570+ hotels available in Ellis Island Immigration Museum.
What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Ellis Island Immigration Museum, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ellis Island Immigration Museum. However, you can take the line 171 bus to NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NY, walk to Battery Park, take the ferry to Ellis Island Ferry, then walk to Ellis Island Immigration Museum. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Ellis Island Immigration Museum via 42 St-Times Square, Whitehall St-South Ferry, Battery Park, and Ellis Island Ferry in around 1h 4m.
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- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 42 St-Times Square to Whitehall St-South Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
Subway from 42 St-Times Square to South Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877- 523- 9849
- info@statuecruises.com
- Website
- cityexperiences.com
Ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.cityexperiences.com/new-york/city-cruises/statue/
- Phone
- +1 202-208-6843
- Website
- nps.gov
Ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/index.htm
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