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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lower Manhattan to Governors Island by subway, ferry, bus, or foot

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  1. Subway, ferry

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    1. Take the subway from Canal St to Rector Stsubway subway R / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 29m
    $8

  2. Subway, bus, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Canal St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway subway Q / ...
    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 37m
    $11–16

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Lower Manhattan to Governors Islandwalk walk 2.8 mi
    52 min

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Broadway/Spring St to State St/Whitehall Stbus bus M55
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 41m
    $8–12

  5. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Battery Park City/Vesey St. to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Sg
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 6m
    $10–26

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

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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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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