What is the cheapest way to get from Governors Island to Lower Manhattan?

The cheapest way to get from Governors Island to Lower Manhattan is to ferry and subway which costs $8 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Governors Island to Lower Manhattan?

The fastest way to get from Governors Island to Lower Manhattan is to ferry and subway which takes 40 min and costs $8.

How far is it from Governors Island to Lower Manhattan?

The distance between Governors Island and Lower Manhattan is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Governors Island to Lower Manhattan without a car is to ferry and subway which takes 40 min and costs $8.

How long does it take to get from Governors Island to Lower Manhattan?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Governors Island to Lower Manhattan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lower Manhattan?

There are 3680+ hotels available in Lower Manhattan.

Governors Island to Lower Manhattan - 4 ways to travel via ferry, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Governors Island to Lower Manhattan by ferry, subway, bus, or foot

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Ferry, subway
best
1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Wall St/Pier 11ferry Sb
2. Take the subway from Rector St to Canal Stsubway R / ...
40 min
$8
Ferry, bus, subway
1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry Sb
2. Take the bus from Brooklyn Bridge Park/Pier 6 to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus B63
3. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Canal Stsubway Q / ...
48 min
$10–16
Walk
1. Take the walk from Governors Island to Lower Manhattanwalk 2.8 mi
52 min
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Wall St/Pier 11ferry Sb
2. Take the bus from Water St/Wall St to Pike St/Division Stbus M15
40 min
$8–12

Governors Island to Lower Manhattan by ferry, foot, and subway

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Governors Island to Lower Manhattan. However, you can take the ferry to Wall St/Pier 11, walk to Rector St, then take the subway to Canal St. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Canal St via Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6, Brooklyn Bridge Park/Pier 6, Atlantic Av/4 Av, and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr in around 48 min.

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