Rome2Rio

How to get fromTimes Square–42nd Street Station to Governors Islandby ferry, subway, or bus

Find Transport to Governors Island

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Governors Island by ferry, subway, 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. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 4m
    $5

  2. Line 2 subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Borough Hallsubway subway 2 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 45m
    $8

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from W 44 St/6 Av to State St/Whitehall Stbus bus M55
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 8m
    $8–12

  4. Line 1 subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Rector Stsubway subway 1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 45m
    $8

Times Square–42nd Street Station to Governors Island by foot, subway, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Governors Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Times Square–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

NYC Ferry operates a ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier hourly. Tickets cost $5 and the journey takes 40 min.

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 Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, Which London airport should I choose?, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.