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

The cheapest way to get from Stamford to Governors Island is to bus and ferry which costs $14 - $25 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stamford to Governors Island is to train and line 4 subway and ferry which takes 2h 48m and costs $18 - $25.

How far is it from Stamford to Governors Island?

The distance between Stamford and Governors Island is 40 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stamford to Governors Island without a car is to train and line 4 subway and ferry which takes 2h 48m and costs $18 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Stamford to Governors Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Governors Island?

There are 3572+ hotels available in Governors Island.

Stamford to Governors Island - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 4 subway

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

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Train, line 4 subway, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Take the subway from 125th Street to Wall Stsubway 4 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 48m
$18–24
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 41 St to State St/Whitehall Stbus M20
3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
4h 15m
$14–25
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 54m
$16–564

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

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Stamford to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to 125th Street - Harlem, walk to 125th Street, take the line 4 subway to Wall St, walk to Wall St/Pier 11, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, W 34 St/7 Av, Marginal St/E 34 St, and East 34th Street in around 2h 54m.

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