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How to get fromJersey City to Governors Islandby ferry, train, subway, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Jersey City to Governors Island by ferry, train, subway, or foot

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Paulus Hook to Pier 11 / Wall St.ferry ferry 45
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 21m
    $6–12

  2. Train, line 2 subway, ferry

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Centertrain train
    2. Take the subway from Park Place to Borough Hallsubway subway 2 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 45m
    $11

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Jersey City to Governors Islandwalk walk 6 mi
    1h 47m

  4. Train, line 1 subway, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exchange Place to World Trade Centertrain train
    2. Take the subway from WTC Cortlandt to Rector Stsubway subway 1
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 35m
    $11

  5. Ferry via Journal Square

    1. Take the ferry from Paulus Hook to Pier 11 / Wall St.ferry ferry 45
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 15m
    $9–16

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Journal Square to 33rd Streettrain train Path
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 20m
    $11–16

Jersey City to Governors Island by ferry

Calendar92Weekly Ferries
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

You can take a ferry from Paulus Hook to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Wall St/Pier 11 in around 1h 21m.

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