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How to get fromBrooklyn Bridge to Governors Islandby taxi, ferry, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Brooklyn Bridge to Governors Island by taxi, ferry, or foot

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  1. Taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn Bridge to Wall St/Pier 11taxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    25 min
    $18–21

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    32 min
    $5

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Brooklyn Bridge to Governors Islandwalk walk 2.4 mi
    38 min

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  • Distance: 4.9 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Brooklyn Bridge, NY, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 12 min.

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