Rome2Rio

How to get fromYonkers to Governors Islandby train, subway, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Governors Island

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Yonkers to Governors Island by train, subway, ferry, 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. Train, line 4 subway, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Yonkers 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 18m
    $15–19

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from S Broadway/Prospect St to 5 Av/W 33 Stbus bus
    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 19m
    $8–12

  3. Line 1 subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Van Cortlandt Park-242 St to South Ferrysubway subway 1
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    2h 41m
    $11

Yonkers to Governors Island by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Yonkers to Governors Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 21.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Yonkers 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 S Broadway/Prospect St to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via 5 Av/W 33 St, Broadway/Rector St, and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 3h 19m.

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 How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London, French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.