If you wish to visit Liberty Island and see the Statue of Liberty, you must ride a ferry to get there. Ferry rides take about 15-20 minutes each way and depart from Battery Park and Liberty State Park. Ferry tickets are available online, at ferry departure points, or by calling 1-877-LADY-TIX. If you plan to visit during the busy summer months, you should purchase your tickets in advance to avoid long lines and ticket sell-outs.