There are 3 ways to get from Governors Island to Greenpoint by ferry, subway, bus, or foot
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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 Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Nassau AvG
43 min$11–13Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Governors Island to BmbBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
- Take the bus from Jay St/Fulton St to Nassau Av/Manhattan AvB62
1h 16m$13–20Walk
- Take the foot from Governors Island to Greenpoint5.2 mi
1h 9m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Governors Island to Greenpoint is to ferry and subway which costs $10 - $13 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Governors Island to Greenpoint is to ferry and subway which takes 43 min and costs $10 - $13.
The distance between Governors Island and Greenpoint is 7 miles.
The best way to get from Governors Island to Greenpoint without a car is to ferry and subway which takes 43 min and costs $10 - $13.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Governors Island to Greenpoint, including transfers.
There are 3201+ hotels available in Greenpoint.
What companies run services between Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA and Greenpoint, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Governors Island to Greenpoint. However, you can take the ferry to Bmb, walk to Whitehall St-South Ferry, take the subway to Jay St-MetroTech, take the subway to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts, then take the subway to Nassau Av. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Governors Island to Nassau Av/Manhattan Av via Bmb, Whitehall St-South Ferry, Jay St-MetroTech, and Jay St/Fulton St in around 1h 16m.
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- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Hoyt-Schermerhorn Sts to Nassau Av
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $0
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Jay St/Fulton St to Nassau Av/Manhattan Av
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Governors Island to Bmb
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.com
- Adult
- $7–10
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