Subway Directions: Times Square to Statue of Liberty

Route: Times Square → Statue of Liberty (via Staten Island Ferry)

1. Board the 7 train (Flushing Local) at Times Sq–42 St. Ride 1 stop to 34 St–Hudson Yards (or stay on to Queensboro Plaza for alternative).
2. Walk to 34 St–Hudson Yards A C E station (2 blocks west).
3. Take E train Downtown (8th Ave Local) to World Trade Center. (Alternatively: A C to Chambers St, then walk.)
4. Walk 5 mins to Battery Park / Staten Island Ferry Terminal (Whitehall St).
5. Board the FREE Staten Island Ferry to St. George, Staten Island. 25-min ride; passes Statue of Liberty (best views from starboard/right side).
6. For Liberty Island access: Disembark at St. George, take return ferry to Manhattan, then walk to Battery Park for Statue Cruises (paid ticket required for landing/crown access).

Total time: ~45–60 mins. Cost: Subway $2.90 (OMNY/MetroCard); Ferry FREE; Statue Cruises $25+ if landing.

Note: The original 7→R→Whitehall route is outdated (R no longer serves Whitehall). Current best route uses 7→E or 1/2/3 to South Ferry.