There are 2 ways to get from Empire State Building to Governors Island by subway, ferry, or bus
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Subway, ferry
best- Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to Whitehall St-South FerryR / ...
- Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors IslandBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
1h 29mBus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to State St/Whitehall StM55
- Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors IslandBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
1h 51m$10–18
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Empire State Building to Governors Island is to bus and ferry which costs $9 - $18 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Empire State Building to Governors Island is to bus and ferry which takes 1h 51m and costs $9 - $18.
The distance between Empire State Building and Governors Island is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Empire State Building to Governors Island without a car is to subway and ferry which takes 1h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Empire State Building to Governors Island, including transfers.
There are 3175+ hotels available in Governors Island.
What companies run services between Empire State Building, NY, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Empire State Building to Governors Island. However, you can walk to 34 St-Herald Sq, take the subway to Whitehall St-South Ferry, walk to Bmb, then take the ferry to Governors Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Empire State Building to Governors Island via 5 Av/W 33 St, State St/Whitehall St, and Bmb in around 1h 51m.
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- Website
- mta.info
Bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to State St/Whitehall St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- http://www.mta.info
- Schedules at
- https://new.mta.info/schedules
- Standard Fare
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 800-533-3779
- Website
- nywaterway.com
Ferry from Bmb to Governors Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.com
- Adult
- $7–11
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