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How to get fromWhite Plains to Governors Islandby train, subway, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from White Plains to Governors Island by train, subway, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, line 4 subway, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from White Plains to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Take the subway from 125th Street to Wall Stsubway subway 4 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 30m
    $16–21

  2. Line 28 bus, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to 5th AVE @ 35th STbus bus 28
    2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to Broadway/Rector Stbus bus M55
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    3h 22m
    $11–16

  3. Line 20 bus, line 4 subway, ferry

    1. Take the bus from N Broadway @ Main St to Bedford Park Blvd @ Jerome Avebus bus 20 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Bedford Park Blvd-Lehman College to Wall Stsubway subway 4
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    3h 36m
    $11

White Plains to Governors Island by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between White Plains, NY, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from White Plains to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to 125th Street - Harlem, walk to 125th Street, take the line 4 subway to Wall St, walk to Wall St/Pier 11, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Ave @ Harding Ave to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via 5th AVE @ 35th ST, 5 Av/W 33 St, Broadway/Rector St, and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 3h 22m.

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