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How to get fromJamaica Station to Governors Islandby train, bus, ferry, or subway

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There are 2 ways to get from Jamaica Station to Governors Island by train, bus, ferry, or subway

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Atlantic Terminaltrain train
    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 49m
    $13–21

  2. Subway, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Broad Stsubway subway J / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 13m
    $8

Jamaica Station to Governors Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Jamaica Station to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to Atlantic Terminal, 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 subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Broad St and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 2h 13m.

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