Times Square to the Statue of Liberty ferry by subway
Times Sq-42 St to South Ferry (Battery Park)
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- Statue City Cruises
Quick answer: Take a downtown 1 train from Times Sq-42 St to South Ferry, about 18 minutes. Walk a few minutes through Battery Park to Castle Clinton, where the Statue City Cruises ferries leave. On the fall schedule the first boat is at 9:00 a.m. and the last at 3:00 p.m. on weekdays.
By subway to Battery Park
- From Times Square: a downtown 1 to South Ferry, the last stop. About 18 minutes (20 on Sundays), every 6 minutes or so in the daytime. South Ferry is step-free.
- Or the R or W from Times Sq-42 St to Whitehall St-South Ferry, about 20 minutes. The R and W platforms there aren't step-free.
- From Grand Central: the 4 or 5 to Bowling Green, about 14 minutes. Bowling Green is step-free.
From any of these, walk a few minutes into Battery Park to Castle Clinton, where you buy or pick up tickets and line up for security.
Source: MTA published subway and bus schedules (fall 2026); MTA station accessibility data (data.ny.gov).
The ferry: Statue City Cruises
Statue City Cruises is the only official ferry. Boats leave from Battery Park in Manhattan (and from Liberty State Park in New Jersey), stop at Liberty Island, then Ellis Island, then go back.
- Tickets: adults $26, seniors 62+ $23, children 4 to 12 $17.30, 3 and under free. Buy on the Statue City Cruises website or at Castle Clinton.
- Crown: you need a separate Crown Reserve ticket, which often sells out months ahead.
- Security: everyone goes through airport-style screening before boarding. Large bags and suitcases, alcohol, bikes and pets aren't allowed (service animals are).
Source: Statue City Cruises: FAQ; National Park Service: Statue of Liberty hours.
Boat times
On the fall schedule, through November 20:
- First boat from Battery Park: 9:00 a.m. every day.
- Last boat from Battery Park: 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, 3:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
- Last boat back: 5:00 p.m. from Liberty Island and 5:15 p.m. from Ellis Island.
- No boats on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.
Allow time for security before the boat you want. For dates after November 20, check the Statue City Cruises site.
Source: National Park Service: Statue of Liberty ferry schedule; National Park Service: Statue of Liberty hours.
Just want to see it? The Staten Island Ferry
The Staten Island Ferry has no fare and passes close to the Statue of Liberty, but it doesn't stop at Liberty Island. It leaves from Whitehall Terminal, right next to South Ferry station, and runs 24 hours a day.
Source: Staten Island Ferry.
Statue of Liberty by transit: common questions
What's the closest subway station to the Statue of Liberty ferry?
South Ferry on the 1, Whitehall St-South Ferry on the R and W, and Bowling Green on the 4 and 5. All are a few minutes' walk from Castle Clinton in Battery Park.
Can you walk or drive to the Statue of Liberty?
No. Liberty Island is reachable only by ferry, and Statue City Cruises is the official ferry.
How much are Statue of Liberty ferry tickets?
General admission is $26 for adults, $23 for seniors 62 and older, $17.30 for children 4 to 12, and free for children 3 and under.
What time is the last ferry to the Statue of Liberty?
On the fall schedule through November 20, 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and 3:15 p.m. on weekends from Battery Park.
Does the Staten Island Ferry stop at the Statue of Liberty?
No. It passes the Statue for a view, and it has no fare, but it only goes between Whitehall in Manhattan and St. George on Staten Island.
Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- Statue City Cruises: FAQ
- National Park Service: Statue of Liberty hours
- National Park Service: Statue of Liberty ferry schedule
- Staten Island Ferry
- MTA station accessibility data (data.ny.gov)
- MTA: published schedules (GTFS)
Published November 7, 2026. Ferry times and tickets were checked against the National Park Service's ferry schedule and Statue City Cruises in November 2026, and subway times against the MTA's published schedules for fall 2026. Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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