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How to get fromGovernors Island to Brooklynby ferry, subway, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Governors Island to Brooklyn by ferry, subway, or bus

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  1. Ferry, line 2 subway

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    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the subway from Borough Hall to Church Avsubway subway 2 / ...
    51 min
    $8

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the bus from Adams St/Brooklyn Supreme Court to Flatbush Av/Lincoln Rdbus bus B41
    58 min
    $8–12

Governors Island to Brooklyn by ferry, foot, and subway

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.7 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

There is no direct connection from Governors Island to Brooklyn. However, you can take the ferry to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6, walk to Borough Hall, then take the line 2 subway to Church Av. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Flatbush Av/Lincoln Rd via Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 and Adams St/Brooklyn Supreme Court in around 58 min.

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