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How to get fromGovernors Island to Port Authority Bus Terminalby ferry, subway or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Governors Island to Port Authority Bus Terminal by ferry, subway, or bus

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  1. Ferry, line 1 subway

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Governors Island to BmbferryBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
    2. Take the subway from South Ferry to 42 St-Times Squaresubway1
    36 min
    $11–13
  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Governors Island to BmbferryBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
    2. Take the bus from State St/Whitehall St to 8 Av/W 42 StbusM20
    1h 18m
    $10–17

Questions & Answers

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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