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How to get fromGovernors Island to High Lineby ferry, subway, bus, or foot

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

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  1. Ferry, subway

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the subway from Fulton St to 23 Stsubway subway A / ...
    59 min
    $3–8

  2. Ferry, bus via East 34th Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to East 34th Streetferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the bus from Fdr Dr/E 35 St to W 34 St/Dyer Avbus bus M34-Sbs
    1h 20m
    $2–12

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Governors Island to High Linewalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 25m

  4. Ferry, subway via Smith St/Livingston St

    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the subway from Jay St-MetroTech to 23 Stsubway subway F / ...
    1h
    $7–22

  5. Ferry, line 2 subway

    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the subway from Borough Hall to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 2 / ...
    1h 8m
    $3–8

  6. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to Wall St/Pier 11ferry ferry Sb
    2. Take the bus from State St/Whitehall St to 8 Av/W 23 Stbus bus M20
    1h 30m
    $2–12

Governors Island to High Line by ferry, foot, and subway

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.6 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA and High Line, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Governors Island to High Line. However, you can take the ferry to Wall St/Pier 11, walk to Fulton St, take the subway to 23 St, then walk to High Line. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier to High Line via East 34th Street, Fdr Dr/E 35 St, and W 34 St/Dyer Av in around 1h 20m.

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