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How to get fromBoston to Governors Islandby train, ferry, bus, plane or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Governors Island by train, ferry, bus, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors Islandferry ferry Battery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
    5h 38m
    $42–727

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA to New York, NYbus bus Boston
    2. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors Islandferry ferry Battery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
    6h 19m
    $29–90

  3. Fly to Laguardia Airport, subway, ferry

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane BOS - LGA
    2. Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to Whitehall St-South Ferrysubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors Islandferry ferry
    3h 37m
    $96–396

  4. Bus, ferry via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue

    1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Boston
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry Sb
    6h 36m
    $32–71

  5. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway, ferry

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane BOS - JFK
    2. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton Stsubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 to Gov. Island/Yankee Pierferry ferry
    3h 43m
    $296–765

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane BOS - EWR
    2. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors Islandferry ferry
    3h 39m
    $130–405

Boston to Governors Island by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to 28 St, take the line 1 subway to South Ferry, walk to Bmb, then take the ferry to Governors Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston, MA to Governors Island via New York, NY, E 8 St/5 Av, State St/Whitehall St, and Bmb in around 6h 19m.

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