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

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

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  1. Subway, line 2 subway, ferry

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    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

  2. Subway, ferry via 8 Av

    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 55m
    $8–12

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Bay Ridge to Governors Islandwalk walk 5.2 mi
    1h 39m

  5. Subway, bus, ferry

    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 42m
    $10–15

  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, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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, take the line 2 subway to Borough Hall, 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.

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