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New Jersey-Statue of Liberty

From: $31.00

Duration 1 Hour
Operated by Statue citycruises
Distance 3 Miles, 5 km
Sailings Up to 20 times per day
Destination(s) 🇺🇸 USA
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The Liberty State Park ferry embarks from Jersey City, New Jersey, sailing 2.5 miles across the Hudson River in a 15-20 minute journey to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, accommodating hundreds of visitors with frequent departures every 20-30 minutes, allowing for an unforgettable experience to explore the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

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Liberty State Park to Liberty and Ellis Islands

The Liberty State Park ferry service provides a convenient and scenic transportation option for visitors traveling from Liberty State Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island in New York Harbor. As the gateway to two iconic landmarks, this ferry route offers an unforgettable experience for tourists and history enthusiasts alike.

Liberty State Park (+ The Historic Train Station)

The ferry departs from Liberty State Park, located in Jersey City, New Jersey, and sails across the Hudson River to reach the historic islands. With its strategic location, the park serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the Statue of Liberty National Monument and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

  • Typically, the ferry runs from early morning until late afternoon, with departures every 20-30 minutes during peak seasons.
  • The trip from Liberty State Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island is relatively short, taking approximately 15-20 minutes.
  • If you want to leave from NY: New York to the Statue of Liberty guide
Once passengers disembark at Liberty Island, they can explore the grounds and visit the Statue of Liberty. Visitors can choose to ascend the pedestal or even the crown of the statue (u003cstrongu003eadvanced reservations requiredu003c/strongu003e)

Ellis Island Ferry

The ferry also stops at Ellis Island, where passengers can explore the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. This historical landmark provides a captivating journey through America's immigration history, featuring exhibits, photographs, and personal stories of the millions of immigrants who passed through its doors.

Ps. Be sure to select New Jersey as your departure when booking tickets! These tickets are without Pedestal access.

Statue of Liberty
Everyone that writes about the Statue of Liberty simply has to put an image of the Statue of Liberty in it. So that's why I added this image. Ps. With this trip are no reservations to the Statue of Liberty, you must reserve separately.

Ps. Bookings for the crown are sold out 99% of the time, for visiting the Pedestal, you have to add $18 to the ticket and book in advance. Here you can book it from New Jersey. If you book with GetYourGuide, you must buy more expensive tickets than the $28 ferry alone and look for tickets that include ‘the Pedestal”.

Video of the Pedestal View

Route Map

The map includes detailed information about the two lines that get you to the Statue of Liberty. (From NY and New Jersey)

FAQ

Which ferry companies sail on this crossing?

The ferry between New Jersey and the Statue of Liberty is currently operated by: Statue City Cruises. This is the only official operator for this ferry, through our website, you are booking (reputable) guides who also book these ferries through Statue City Cruises.

How long does the Statue of Liberty crossing take?

The trip from Liberty State Park to Liberty Island and Ellis Island is relatively short, taking approximately 15-20 minutes. This allows visitors to maximize their time on the islands and make the most of their visit. If you look at the total time of this trip, you have to schedule about 2 hours.

How often does the ferry sail?

One of the new ferries in the world that doesn't need a schedule, you can simply depart all day.

New Jersey-Statue of Liberty
New Jersey-Statue of Liberty

From: $31.00

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