Rome2Rio

How to get fromGreenpoint to Governors Islandby subway, bus, ferry, or foot

Find Transport to Governors Island

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Subway, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from Nassau Av to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Stssubway subway G
    2. Take the bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to Brooklyn Bridge Park Rd/Joralemon Stbus bus B63
    3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 48m
    $14–19

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manhattan Av/Nassau Av to Jay St/Willoughby Stbus bus B62
    2. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 6m
    $11–20

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Greenpoint to Governors Islandwalk walk 5.5 mi
    1h 44m

  4. Subway, bus, ferry via 4 Av-9 St

    1. Take the subway from Nassau Av to 4 Av-9 Stsubway subway G
    2. Take the bus from 9 St/4 Av to Columbia St/Atlantic Avbus bus B61
    3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 6m
    $11–16

Greenpoint to Governors Island by subway, bus, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$14Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Greenpoint to Governors Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Greenpoint to Governors Island. However, you can take the subway to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, walk to Hoyt St, take the line 2 subway to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, walk to Atlantic Av/4 Av, take the bus to Brooklyn Bridge Park Rd/Joralemon St, walk to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manhattan Av/Nassau Av to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Jay St/Willoughby St, Fulton St/Jay St, Cadman Plaza West/Remsen St, and Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 in around 2h 6m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.