When I've been art the ticket counter has been told me that after 2.00 PM the ferry that goes to Ellis Island just stop to Libery Island but is not ppssible to get out of the ferry. Actually was not bad since we could see the statue from the ferry from a very nice point of view. I don't think that stepping in to the island you see a lot moore, but that was just my feeling.
First ferry from mainland – 8:30 A.M. Last ferry from mainland – 3:30 P.M. Last Ferry from Liberty Island 5:00 P.M. Last Ferry from Ellis Island 5:15 P.M.
The farrys start that go there start at 8:45 and depending from where you're departing the last ferry would be at 5:45 or 6:45 buy your tkts in advance though otherwise you won't be able to go inside you can be on the grounds but not inside if you buy it right there and then 😉
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