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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Staten Island Ferryby subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry by subway, ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from 50 St to South Ferrysubway subway 1
    21 min
    $3

  2. Drive  4.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Staten Island Ferrycar car 4.7 mi
    13 min
    $1–2

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry As / ...
    32 min
    $2–11

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 5th Avenue & 56th Street to Broadway/Morris Stbus bus BxM18
    35 min
    $3–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midtown Manhattan to Staten Island Ferrytaxi taxi 4.7 mi
    13 min
    $23–29

  6. Bus via 5 Av/W 42 St

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 42 St to State St/Whitehall Stbus bus M55
    43 min
    $3–8

Midtown Manhattan to Staten Island Ferry by subway and foot

Calendar1495Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Staten Island Ferry, NY, USA?

MTA operates a subway from 50 St to South Ferry every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Wall St/Pier 11 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 24 min. Seastreak also services this route hourly.

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