1Ellis Island
Morning · 1–2 h

Landmark on Liberty Island, reached by ferry
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As of Oct 2026
The island is reached by the official ferry, and its adult ticket starts at USD 26, taxes and fees included, as of Sep 2026.
Ferry tickets start at USD 26 per adult, taxes and fees included, as of Sep 2026. They are sold by the official ferry operator, Statue City Cruises.
Plan on 90–120 min. Allow this time on the island, plus the crossing from Battery Park.
The island is reached by the official ferry, whose adult ticket starts at USD 26, as of Sep 2026.
Into the statue itself the last entry is usually 3:30 PM. Ferry times change by date, so check the ferry operator's own schedule for the day you visit.
About 90–120 min on the island, plus the crossing.
Day 2, “Statue of Liberty & West Village”
South Ferry (1) / Whitehall St-South Ferry (R/W).
As of Oct 2026
The ferry operator says staff help guests at the gangways and the ferries have accessible restrooms. Liberty Island's grounds are wheelchair accessible; with a monument ticket the museum, the outside of Fort Wood and, by lift, the top of the pedestal can be reached, but not the pedestal's outdoor observation deck and balcony.
Source: Statue City Cruises, checked Oct 2026. Please confirm locally.
Included in Day 2, “Statue of Liberty & West Village”Next stop: 4–5 min walk
1Morning · 1–2 h
2Morning · 2–4 h