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How to get fromNew Rochelle to Governors Islandby train, subway, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from New Rochelle to Governors Island by train, subway, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, line 4 subway, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from New Rochelle to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
    2. Take the subway from 125th Street to Bowling Greensubway4 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors Islandferry
    2h 8m
    $18–25

  2. Line 5 subway, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Eastchester-Dyre Av to Bowling Greensubway5
    2. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors IslandferryBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
    2h 19m
    $10–13

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from New Rochelle to Grand Central TerminaltrainNew Haven / ...
    2. Take the ferry from East 34th Street to Gov. Island/Yankee PierferrySb
    2h 32m
    $11–25

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Westchester Av/Burr Av to 5 Av/W 34 Stbus
    2. Take the bus from 5 Av/W 33 St to State St/Whitehall StbusM55
    3. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors Islandferry
    3h 44m
    $14–27

New Rochelle to Governors Island by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from New Rochelle to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to 125th Street - Harlem, walk to 125th Street, take the line 4 subway to Bowling Green, walk to Bmb, then take the ferry to Governors Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Rochelle to Gov. Island/Yankee Pier via Grand Central Terminal, E 42 St/Madison Av, E 41 St/1 Av, and East 34th Street in around 2h 32m.

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