There are 2 ways to get from Governors Island to Port Authority Bus Terminal by ferry, subway, or bus
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Ferry, line 1 subway
best- Take the ferry from Governors Island to BmbBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
- Take the subway from South Ferry to 42 St-Times Square1
36 min$11–13Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Governors Island to BmbBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
- Take the bus from State St/Whitehall St to 8 Av/W 42 StM20
1h 18m$10–17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Governors Island to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to ferry and line 1 subway which costs $10 - $14 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Governors Island to Port Authority Bus Terminal is to ferry and line 1 subway which takes 36 min and costs $10 - $14.
The distance between Governors Island and Port Authority Bus Terminal is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Governors Island to Port Authority Bus Terminal without a car is to ferry and line 1 subway which takes 36 min and costs $10 - $14.
It takes approximately 36 min to get from Governors Island to Port Authority Bus Terminal, including transfers.
There are 3404+ hotels available in Port Authority Bus Terminal.
What companies run services between Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA and Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Governors Island to Port Authority Bus Terminal. However, you can take the ferry to Bmb, walk to South Ferry, take the line 1 subway to 42 St-Times Square, then walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Governors Island to 8 Av/W 42 St via Bmb and State St/Whitehall St in around 1h 18m.
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- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from South Ferry to 42 St-Times Square
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from State St/Whitehall St to 8 Av/W 42 St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Standard
- $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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