Rome2Rio

How to get fromBay Ridge to Governors Islandby subway, bus, ferry, or taxi

Find Transport to Governors Island

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Bay Ridge to Governors Island by subway, bus, ferry, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Subway, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the subway from 8 Av to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway subway N / ...
    2. Take the bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to Brooklyn Bridge Park Rd/Joralemon Stbus bus B63
    3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 40m
    $11–16

  2. Subway, ferry via 8 Av

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 8 Av to Whitehall St-South Ferrysubway subway N / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 52m
    $8

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from 3 Av/60 St to Atlantic Av/4 Avbus bus B37
    2. Take the bus from Atlantic Av/4 Av to Brooklyn Bridge Park Rd/Joralemon Stbus bus B63
    3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 53m
    $8–12

  4. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Bay Ridge to Red Hook/Atlantic Basintaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Red Hook/Atlantic Basin to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    12 min
    $29–33

  5. Subway, line 2 subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from 8 Av to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctrsubway subway N / ...
    2. Take the subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Borough Hallsubway subway 2 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 41m
    $8

  6. Subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from 59 St to Whitehall St-South Ferrysubway subway R / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    1h 48m
    $8

Bay Ridge to Governors Island by subway, bus, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Bay Ridge to Governors Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Bay Ridge to Governors Island. However, you can take the subway to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, walk to Atlantic Av/4 Av, take the bus to Brooklyn Bridge Park Rd/Joralemon St, walk to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6, then take the ferry to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 8 Av to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Whitehall St-South Ferry and Wall St/Pier 11 in around 1h 52m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other 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 5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit, Which London airport should I choose?, and How to get from Gatwick Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.