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How to get fromNewark to Governors Islandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Governors Island by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    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, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Warren St & Church St to Water St & Fletcher Stbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 27m
    $8

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 41 St to State St/Whitehall Stbus bus M20
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    3h 9m
    $16–50

Newark to Governors Island by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 12.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Newark to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to World Trade Center, walk to WTC Cortlandt, 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 train from Newark Penn Station to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via World Trade Center, Park Place, Borough Hall, and Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 in around 1h 58m.

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