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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Governors Islandby train, subway, ferry, bus, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Governors Island by train, subway, ferry, bus, or tram

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  1. Train, line 2 subway, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Borough Hallsubway subway 2 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 26m
    $28–36

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus bus Newark Airport Express
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 30m
    $33

  3. AirTrain, train, line 1 subway, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Terminal B to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtram tram
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Rector Stsubway subway 1
    4. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 26m
    $28–36

Newark Airport (EWR) to Governors Island by bus, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Governors Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark Airport (EWR) to Governors Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, take the line 2 subway to Borough Hall, walk to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Fulton St, and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 2h 30m.

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