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How to get fromBoston to Governors Islandby train, ferry, bus, plane, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Governors Island by train, ferry, bus, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    5h 44m
    $62–722

  2. Bus, ferry via Wall St/Pier 11

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    6h 39m
    $38–60

  3. Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, ferry

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BOS - LGA
    2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Rector Stsubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry
    3h 49m
    $66–422

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    6h 50m
    $38–70

  5. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway, ferry

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BOS - JFK
    2. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton Stsubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry
    3h 41m
    $225–1,058

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BOS - EWR
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry
    3h 52m
    $515–1,300

  7. Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane BOS - ISP
    2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry
    5h 36m
    $274–383

Boston to Governors Island by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 239.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 2 subway to Borough Hall, walk to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via New York Midtown, 7 Av/W 31 St, State St/Whitehall St, and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 6h 39m.

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