There are 3 ways to get from Staten Island to Governors Island by bus, ferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Greenwich St/Battery Plbus Sim1 / ...
- Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 15m$8–12Train, ferry
- Take the train from Bay Terrace to St Georgetrain Sir
- Take the ferry from St. George to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry Sg
- Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 34m$13Bus, ferry via Clarke Av/Wilder Av
- Take the bus from Clarke Av/Wilder Av to Water St/Maiden Lnbus Sim15
- Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 30m$8–12
Staten Island to Governors Island by bus, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Governors Island is to bus and ferry which costs $8 - $13 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Governors Island is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 15m and costs $8 - $13.
The distance between Staten Island and Governors Island is 21 miles.
The best way to get from Staten Island to Governors Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 15m and costs $8 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Staten Island to Governors Island, including transfers.
There are 3732+ hotels available in Governors Island.
What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Staten Island to Governors Island. However, you can take the bus to Greenwich St/Battery Pl, walk to Wall St/Pier 11, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bay Terrace to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via St George, St. George, and Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Train from Bay Terrace to St George
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Greenwich St/Battery Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Clarke Av/Wilder Av to Water St/Maiden Ln
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- 1-844-469-3377
- [email protected]
- Website
- NYC Ferry
Ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- NYC Ferry
- Schedules at
- NYC Ferry Routes
- Adult one-way
- $5
Ferry from St. George to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- NYC Ferry
- Schedules at
- NYC Ferry Routes
- Adult one-way
- $5
Ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- NYC Ferry
- Schedules at
- NYC Ferry Routes
- Adult one-way
- $5
Ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
- Website
- NYC Ferry
- Schedules at
- NYC Ferry Routes
- Adult one-way
- $5
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