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How to get fromGovernors Island to Lower Manhattanby ferry, bus, subway, or foot

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    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 Pike St/Division Stbus bus M15
    39 min
    $8–12

  2. Ferry, bus, subway

    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the bus from Brooklyn Bridge Park/Pier 6 to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus bus B63
    3. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Canal Stsubway subway Q / ...
    48 min
    $10–16

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Governors Island to Lower Manhattanwalk walk 2.8 mi
    52 min

  4. Ferry, subway

    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the subway from Rector St to Canal Stsubway subway R / ...
    40 min
    $8

Governors Island to Lower Manhattan by ferry and bus

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.2 mi
  • Duration: 39 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 Water St/Wall St, then take the bus to Pike St/Division 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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