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How to get fromManhattan to New York Harborby subway, ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Manhattan to New York Harbor by subway, ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Line 4 subway, ferry, travel

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    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Bowling Greensubway subway 4 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Liberty Island to New York Harborunknown unknown
    1h 9m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 56 St to South Ferry/Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Liberty Island to New York Harborunknown unknown
    1h 34m

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  • Distance: 10.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and New York Harbor, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Manhattan to New York Harbor. However, you can take the line 4 subway to Bowling Green, walk to Battery Park, take the ferry to Liberty Island, then travel to New York Harbor. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 Av/E 56 St to New York Harbor via South Ferry/Terminal, Battery Park, and Liberty Island in around 1h 34m.

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