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How to get fromForest Hills to Governors Islandby bus, ferry, train, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Forest Hills to Governors Island by bus, ferry, train, or subway

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Woodhaven Blvd/Hoffman Dr to Water St/John Stbus bus Qm11
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 50m
    $8–12

  2. Train, line 2 subway, ferry

    1. Take the train from Forest Hills to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Borough Hallsubway subway 2 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 56m
    $13–16

  3. Subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Forest Hills-71 Av to Whitehall St-South Ferrysubway subway R
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 15m
    $8

Forest Hills to Governors Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Forest Hills to Governors Island. However, you can take the bus to Water St/John St, walk to Wall St/Pier 11, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forest Hills to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Penn Station, 34 St-Penn Station, Borough Hall, and Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 in around 1h 56m.

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