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How to get fromGovernors Island to Central Parkby ferry, subway, or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, line 4 subway

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    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the subway from Wall St to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    1h 3m
    $8

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the bus from Water St/Wall St to 1 Av/E 89 Stbus bus M15
    1h 44m
    $10–20

  3. Ferry, subway

    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the subway from Fulton St to 86 Stsubway subway C / ...
    1h 12m
    $8

Governors Island to Central Park by ferry, foot, and subway

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Governors Island to Central Park. However, you can take the ferry to Wall St/Pier 11, walk to Wall St, take the line 4 subway to 86th Street, then walk to Central Park. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to 86 St Transverse /Central Park via Wall St/Pier 11, Water St/Wall St, 1 Av/E 89 St, E 92 St/York Av, and 86 St Transverse /Central Park in around 1h 44m.

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