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How to get fromGovernors Island to Jersey Cityby ferry, subway, train, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Governors Island to Jersey City by ferry, subway, train, or foot

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  1. Ferry, line 2 subway, train

    best
    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 Park Placesubway subway 2 / ...
    3. Take the train from World Trade Center to Journal Squaretrain train
    58 min
    $12

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Paulus Hookferry ferry 45
    1h 19m
    $6–12

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Governors Island to Jersey Citywalk walk 6 mi
    1h 47m

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to East 34th Streetferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the train from 33rd Street to Journal Squaretrain train Path
    1h 30m
    $12–16

  5. Ferry via Journal Square

    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 11 / Wall St. to Paulus Hookferry ferry 45
    1h 38m
    $10–16

Governors Island to Jersey City by ferry, foot, subway, and train

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7.9 mi
  • Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Paulus Hook via Pier 11 / Wall St. in around 1h 19m.

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