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Statue City Cruises

The official ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, departing from Liberty State Park in Jersey City and from Battery Park in Manhattan.

Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, Liberty State Park · Jersey City, NJ

About Statue City Cruises

Statue City Cruises is the National Park Service's authorized ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. In New Jersey its boats leave from the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal in Liberty State Park, and in New York from Castle Clinton in Battery Park. A ticket covers the round trip and access to both islands, including the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. Pedestal and crown tickets are sold separately, and crown tickets sell out about 90 days ahead.

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