Making a Schedule
Please reflect on how much time you will spend at Liberty Island, being mindful that you will need to factor in transit time. Consider the following as you plan your day.
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Transit |
Description |
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Travel time from school to the boat |
The Statue of Liberty can only be reached by ferries provided by Statue Cruises. You can board the ferries in Battery Park, NY or Liberty State Park, NJ. Check to see how long it will take for your bus to arrive to either of these destinations. |
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Booking tickets |
There is no fee to visit Liberty Island; however, Statue Cruises charges a nominal fee for round trip ferry tickets. Your ticket includes visits to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. To avoid ticket lines, and to receive a school discount, purchase tickets online. |
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Boat lines |
Please note that boat schedules represent departure times. To avoid long lines, arrive early. |
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Security clearance |
All visitors are required to go through a security check similar to airport security. |
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Boat ride |
The duration of the boat ride to Liberty Island depends on the point of departure. The ferry from Battery Park, NY stops at Liberty Island first and takes about 15 minutes. The ferry from New Jersey stops at Ellis Island first, then goes on to Liberty Island. |