What is the cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Governors Island?

The cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Governors Island is to ferry which costs $5 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Governors Island?

The fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Governors Island is to ferry which takes 1h 7m and costs $5.

Is there a direct ferry between New York Penn Station and Governors Island?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 34th Street and arriving at Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from New York Penn Station to Governors Island?

The distance between New York Penn Station and Governors Island is 8 miles.

How do I travel from New York Penn Station to Governors Island without a car?

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Governors Island without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 7m and costs $5.

How long does it take to get from New York Penn Station to Governors Island?

The ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where can I stay near Governors Island?

There are 3679+ hotels available in Governors Island.

New York Penn Station to Governors Island - 4 ways to travel via ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from New York Penn Station to Governors Island by ferry, subway, or bus

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1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
1h 7m
$5
Line 1 subway, ferry
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Rector Stsubway 1
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
1h 39m
$8
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 31 St to State St/Whitehall Stbus M20
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 3m
$8–12
Line 2 subway, ferry
1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Borough Hallsubway 2 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
1h 40m
$8

New York Penn Station to Governors Island by subway, foot, and ferry

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Distance: 8.3 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 40 min.

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