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How to get fromDowntown Brooklyn to Governors Islandby ferry, bus, or foot

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There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Brooklyn to Governors Island by ferry, bus, or foot

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  1. Ferry

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

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to Brooklyn Bridge Park Rd/Joralemon Stbus bus B63
    2. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 34m
    $11–16

  3. Walk

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

Downtown Brooklyn to Governors Island by ferry

Calendar92Weekly Ferries
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.7 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Downtown Brooklyn, 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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