What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Governors Island?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Governors Island is to bus and ferry via Wall St/Pier 11 which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Governors Island?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Governors Island is to train and ferry which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $650.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Governors Island?

The distance between Philadelphia and Governors Island is 99 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Governors Island without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Governors Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Governors Island?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Philadelphia to Governors Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Governors Island?

There are 3959+ hotels available in Governors Island.

Philadelphia to Governors Island - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to Governors Island by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
3h 6m
$29–604
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
4h 12m
$31–55
Bus, ferry via Wall St/Pier 11
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
2. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 31 St to State St/Whitehall Stbus M20
3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
4h 29m
$31–50

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

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3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.9 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Port Authority Bus Terminal, W 42 St/9 Av, E 41 St/1 Av, and East 34th Street in around 4h 12m.

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