How to get fromLower Manhattan to Governors Islandby subway, ferry, bus, or foot

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

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Subway, ferry
best
1. Take the subway from Canal St to Rector Stsubway R / ...
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
1h 29m
$8
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Broadway/Spring St to State St/Whitehall Stbus M55
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
1h 36m
$8–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Lower Manhattan to Governors Islandwalk 2.8 mi
52 min
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Wall St/Pier 11ferry Sg
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 6m
$10–26

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

92Weekly Services

1h 29mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lower Manhattan to Governors Island.

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Wall St/Pier 11 in around 2h 6m.

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