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

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There are 5 ways to get from Governors Island to Lower Manhattan by ferry, subway, bus, or foot

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  1. Ferry, subway

    best
    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

  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 Brookfield Place Terminalferry ferry 12 / ...
    1h 32m
    $6–12

  3. 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

  4. Walk

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

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the bus from Trinity Pl/Rector St to 6 Av/West Broadwaybus bus M55
    53 min
    $8–12

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

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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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?

You can take a ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Brookfield Place Terminal via Pier 11 / Wall St. in around 1h 32m.

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