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How to get fromTimes Square to Governors Islandby ferry, subway, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Times Square to Governors Island by ferry, subway, or bus

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    40 min
    $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 41m
    $8

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 7 Av/W 41 St to State St/Whitehall Stbus bus M20
    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 41m
    $8

Times Square to Governors Island by ferry

Calendar92Weekly Ferries
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.9 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Times Square, 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.

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