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How to get fromSunset Park to Governors Islandby ferry, subway, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sunset Park to Governors Island by ferry, subway, or bus

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Red Hook/Atlantic Basin to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    4 min
    $5

  2. Subway, bus, ferry

    1. Take the subway from 53 St to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway subway N / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to Brooklyn Bridge Park Rd/Joralemon Stbus bus B63
    3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 42m
    $11–16

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 5 Av/50 St to Brooklyn Bridge Park Rd/Joralemon Stbus bus B63
    2. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 57m
    $8–12

Sunset Park to Governors Island by ferry

Calendar92Weekly Ferries
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sunset Park to Governors Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,020 ft
  • Duration: 4 min

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

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from Red Hook/Atlantic Basin to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 4 min.

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