What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Governors Island?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Governors Island is to bus and ferry which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Governors Island?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Governors Island is to ferry and fly and subway which takes 5h 22m and costs $440 - $1,300.

How far is it from Boston to Governors Island?

The distance between Boston and Governors Island is 240 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Governors Island without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Governors Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 44m and costs $60 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Governors Island?

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Boston to Governors Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Governors Island?

There are 3732+ hotels available in Governors Island.

Boston to Governors Island - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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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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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
5h 44m
$62–722
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to NYC Downtownbus FlixBus 2611
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
6h 39m
$40–60
Ferry, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Rector Stsubway
4. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry
5h 34m
$72–468
Bus, ferry via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
6h 50m
$42–66
Ferry, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton Stsubway
4. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry
5h 22m
$441–1,227
Ferry, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry
5h 31m
$513–1,346
Ferry, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry
7h 5m
$277–399

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

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Distance: 238.1 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 1 subway to Rector St, walk to Wall St/Pier 11, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via NYC Downtown, Allen St/Canal St, Water St/John St, and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 6h 39m.

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