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How to get fromPenn Station NY to Governors Islandby subway, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Penn Station NY to Governors Island by subway, ferry, or bus

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  1. Subway, ferry

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    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Fulton Stsubway subway A / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 43m
    $8

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from W 34 St/10 Av to Marginal St/E 34 Stbus bus M34-Sbs
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 51m
    $8–12

  3. Bus, ferry via Wall St/Pier 11

    1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 34 St to State St/Whitehall Stbus bus M20
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 12m
    $8–12

  4. Line 2 subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Borough Hallsubway subway 2 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 48m
    $8

  5. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Sg
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 37m
    $10–32

Penn Station NY to Governors Island by foot, subway, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a vehicle from Penn Station NY to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Midtown West/W 39th St-Pier 79 and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 2h 37m.

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