What is the cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Governors Island?

The cheapest way to get from Upper West Side to Governors Island is to line 1 subway and ferry which costs $8 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Governors Island?

The fastest way to get from Upper West Side to Governors Island is to line 1 subway and ferry which takes 1h 50m and costs $8.

How far is it from Upper West Side to Governors Island?

The distance between Upper West Side and Governors Island is 10 miles.

How do I travel from Upper West Side to Governors Island without a car?

The best way to get from Upper West Side to Governors Island without a car is to line 1 subway and ferry which takes 1h 50m and costs $8.

How long does it take to get from Upper West Side to Governors Island?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Upper West Side to Governors Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Governors Island?

There are 3943+ hotels available in Governors Island.

Upper West Side to Governors Island - 2 ways to travel via line 1 subway

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There are 2 ways to get from Upper West Side to Governors Island by subway, ferry, or bus

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Line 1 subway, ferry
best
1. Take the subway from 86 St to South Ferrysubway 1
2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
1h 50m
$8
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Broadway/73rd to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus to Mount Snow / ...
2. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry Sb
2h 29m

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

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1h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 9.8 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Upper West Side to Governors Island. However, you can take the line 1 subway to South Ferry, walk to Wall St/Pier 11, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway/73rd to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Atlantic Av/4 Av, Brooklyn Bridge Park Rd/Joralemon St, and Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 in around 2h 29m.

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