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How to get fromNassau County to Governors Islandby train, ferry, bus, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Nassau County to Governors Island by train, ferry, bus, or subway

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Westbury to New York Penn Stationtrain train Port Jefferson Branch / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 27m
    $16–24

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Roosevelt Field Bus Term to Springfield Bl / Jamaicabus bus n24
    2. Take the bus from 188 St/64 Av to Water St/Maiden Lnbus bus Qm7 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    4h 8m
    $11–16

  3. Train, subway, ferry

    1. Take the train from Westbury to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to Broad Stsubway subway J / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 44m
    $14–18

Nassau County to Governors Island by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 30 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Nassau County to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 1 subway to Rector St, walk to Wall St/Pier 11, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roosevelt Field Bus Term to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Springfield Bl / Jamaica, Amboy Ln/Springfield Blvd, 188 St/64 Av, Water St/Maiden Ln, and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 4h 8m.

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