There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry by subway, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
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Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from 86 St to South Ferrysubway 1
28 min$3Drive 7.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Staten Island Ferrycar 7.1 mi
16 min$2Bus
- Take the bus from 2 Av/E 56 St to South Ferry/Terminalbus M15-Sbs
45 min$3–8Ferry
- Take the ferry from East 90th St to Wall St/Pier 11ferry As / ...
59 min$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Staten Island Ferrytaxi 7.1 mi
16 min$30–40
Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 2 Av/E 56 St and arriving at South Ferry/Terminal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 90th St and arriving at Wall St/Pier 11. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 86 St and arriving at South Ferry. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Manhattan and Staten Island Ferry is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 28 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from 86 St to South Ferry takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 2 Av/E 56 St station.
Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Staten Island Ferry, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 86 St to South Ferry every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from 2 Av/E 56 St to South Ferry/Terminal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 86 St to South Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 2 Av/E 56 St to South Ferry/Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- 1-844-469-3377
- [email protected]
- Website
- ferry.nyc
Ferry from East 90th St to Wall St/Pier 11
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- https://www.ferry.nyc
- Schedules at
- https://www.ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/
- Adult one-way
- $5
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at South Ferry/Terminal station.
Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry train services, operated by MTA, arrive at South Ferry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry.
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