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How to get fromPort Authority Bus Terminal to Ellis Island Immigration Museumby bus, ferry or subway

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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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  1. Line 171 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NYbus171 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island FerryferryNew York
    38 min
    $41–46
  2. Subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Whitehall St-South FerrysubwayR / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis Island FerryferryNew York
    1h 4m
  3. Line 1 subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to South Ferrysubway1
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Ellis IslandferryBattery Park Full Loop
    1h 55m

Questions & Answers

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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