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How to get fromUpper East Side to Governors Islandby subway, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Upper East Side to Governors Island by subway, ferry, or bus

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  1. Line 4 subway, ferry

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    1. Take the subway from 86th Street to Wall Stsubway subway 4 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 41m
    $8

  2. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from East 90th St to East 34th Streetferry ferry As / ...
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 1m
    $10

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 2 Av/E 87 St to Water St/John Stbus bus M15
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 20m
    $8–12

Upper East Side to Governors Island by subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Upper East Side to Governors Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Upper East Side, NY, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

You can take a ferry from East 90th St to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via East 34th Street in around 2h 1m.

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