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

The cheapest way to get from Staten Island to Governors Island is to bus and ferry which costs $8 - $13 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Staten Island to Governors Island is to bus and ferry which takes 2h 15m and costs $8 - $13.

How far is it from Staten Island to Governors Island?

The distance between Staten Island and Governors Island is 21 miles.

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

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.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Staten Island to Governors Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Governors Island?

There are 3805+ hotels available in Governors Island.

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

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

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Bus, ferry
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1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Greenwich St/Battery Plbus Sim1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 15m
$8–12
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bay Terrace to St Georgetrain Sir
2. Take the ferry from St. George to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry Sg
3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 34m
$13
Bus, ferry via Clarke Av/Wilder Av
1. Take the bus from Clarke Av/Wilder Av to Water St/Maiden Lnbus Sim15
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 28m
$8–12

Staten Island to Governors Island by bus, foot, and ferry

92Weekly Services

2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 20.7 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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.

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