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How to get fromJournal Square Transportation Center to Governors Islandby train, ferry, foot, subway, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Governors Island by train, ferry, foot, subway, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Journal Square to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 42m
    $11

  2. Line 80 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to C Columbus Drive At Hudson Stbus bus 80
    2. Take the ferry from Paulus Hook to Pier 11 / Wall St.ferry ferry 45
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 29m
    $7–17

  3. Ferry

    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

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Journal Square Transportation Center to Governors Islandwalk walk 5.4 mi
    1h 36m

  5. 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

  6. Train, ferry via East 34th Street

    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

Journal Square Transportation Center to Governors Island by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 6.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Journal Square Transportation Center, NJ, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Journal Square to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Exchange Place, Paulus Hook, and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 2h 15m.

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