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

The cheapest way to get from Edgewater to Governors Island is to bus and ferry which costs $16 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edgewater to Governors Island is to line 1 subway and ferry which takes 2h 11m and costs $34 - $40.

Is there a direct ferry between Edgewater and Governors Island?

No, there is no direct ferry from Edgewater to Governors Island. However, there are services departing from Edgewater Ferry Landing and arriving at Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 and Wall St/Pier 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Edgewater to Governors Island?

The distance between Edgewater and Governors Island is 18 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edgewater to Governors Island without a car is to line 1 subway and ferry which takes 2h 11m and costs $34 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Edgewater to Governors Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Governors Island?

There are 3760+ hotels available in Governors Island.

Edgewater to Governors Island - 3 ways to travel via line 1 subway, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Edgewater to Governors Island by subway, ferry, or bus

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Line 1 subway, ferry
best
1. Take the subway from 137 St-City College to Rector Stsubway 1
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 11m
$35–40
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from River Rd At Hilliard Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 158
2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 30m
$16–37
Line 21 ferry, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Midtown / W. 39th St.ferry 21
2. Take the ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Wall St/Pier 11ferry Sg
3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
3h 9m

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Map of how to get from Edgewater to Governors Island.

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Distance: 18.2 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Edgewater, NJ, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

You can take a ferry from Edgewater Ferry Landing to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 3h 9m.

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