There are 2 ways to get from Governors Island to Grand Central Terminal by ferry, subway, or bus
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Ferry, subway
best- Take the ferry from Governors Island to BmbBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
- Take the subway from Bowling Green to Grand Central-42 St4
34 min$11–13Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Governors Island to BmbBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
- Take the bus from South Ferry Term/South Ferry Term to 1 Av/E 43 StM15-Sbs
58 min$10–17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Governors Island to Grand Central Terminal is to ferry and subway which costs $10 - $14 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Governors Island to Grand Central Terminal is to ferry and subway which takes 34 min and costs $10 - $14.
The distance between Governors Island and Grand Central Terminal is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Governors Island to Grand Central Terminal without a car is to ferry and subway which takes 34 min and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 34 min to get from Governors Island to Grand Central Terminal, including transfers.
There are 3462+ hotels available in Grand Central Terminal.
What companies run services between Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Governors Island to Grand Central Terminal. However, you can take the ferry to Bmb, walk to Bowling Green, take the subway to Grand Central-42 St, then walk to Grand Central Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Governors Island to Grand Central Terminal via Bmb, South Ferry Term/South Ferry Term, and 1 Av/E 43 St in around 58 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Bowling Green to Grand Central-42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from South Ferry Term/South Ferry Term to 1 Av/E 43 St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Governors Island to Bmb
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.com
- Adult
- $7–11
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