Rome2Rio

How to get fromRockland County to Governors Islandby train, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Governors Island

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Spring Valley to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Pasc
    2. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    3h 6m
    $13–33

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Washington Ave to Bedford Ave & Taylor Stbus bus 1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Division Av/Driggs Av to Jay St/Willoughby Stbus bus B62
    3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    3h 12m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, ferry via W 42 St/9 Av

    1. Take the bus from Spring Valley Terminal - Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Rockland Coaches
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    3h 22m
    $18–33

Rockland County to Governors Island by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rockland County to Governors Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockland County to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to Secaucus Lower Level, 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 Washington Ave to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Bedford Ave & Taylor St, Division Av/Driggs Av, Jay St/Willoughby St, Fulton St/Jay St, Cadman Plaza West/Remsen St, and Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 in around 3h 12m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.