There is enough written about the ferries from New York to the Statue of Liberty, but how about the connection from New Jersey?
Getting to the Statue of Liberty from NJ
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.
On the screenshot above you can also see where you need to meet up: Place 200 Morris St, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA
There is only one operator on this ferry line. And that is Statue City Cruises. However, many companies out there have additional products and services next to visiting the Statue of Liberty.
GetYourGuide is a website on which you can book these ferries. You can select New Jersey after you select a date in the tool. See the map below for the route, the New Jersey route is dark blue.
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.
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.
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. 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
Great Guide, thanks for the work. Simply wanted to know where i needed to depart but now I know everything!
No Thank you Ticky for using the website =)