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How to get fromNew Jersey to Governors Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from New Jersey to Governors Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 55m
    $11

  2. Train, ferry via East 34th Street

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 20m
    $11–23

  3. Line 1 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Market St At Broad St to C Columbus Drive At Hudson Stbus bus 1
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 27m
    $14–18

  4. Train, ferry via Borough Hall

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 58m
    $11

New Jersey to Governors Island by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from New Jersey to Governors Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 12.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from New Jersey to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to World Trade Center, walk to WTC Cortlandt, take the line 1 subway to South Ferry, walk to Wall St/Pier 11, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Penn Station, W 34 St/7 Av, Marginal St/E 34 St, and East 34th Street in around 2h 20m.

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