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How to get fromNew York Harbor to Manhattanby unknown, ferry, subway, or bus

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

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  1. Travel, ferry, line 4 subway

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    1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Bowling Green to 86th Streetsubway subway 4 / ...
    51 min

  2. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from New York Harbor to Liberty Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Liberty Island to Battery Parkferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from South Ferry Term/South Ferry Term to 1 Av/E 43 Stbus bus
    1h 9m

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  • Distance: 10.2 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

There is no direct connection from New York Harbor to Manhattan. However, you can travel to Liberty Island, take the ferry to Battery Park, walk to Bowling Green, then take the line 4 subway to 86th Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from New York Harbor to 1 Av/E 43 St via Liberty Island, Battery Park, and South Ferry Term/South Ferry Term in around 1h 9m.

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