What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Governors Island?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Governors Island is to train and ferry which costs $13 - $17 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Governors Island?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Governors Island is to train and ferry which takes 1h 42m and costs $13 - $17.

How far is it from Newark to Governors Island?

The distance between Newark and Governors Island is 10 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Governors Island without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Governors Island without a car is to train and ferry which takes 1h 42m and costs $13 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Governors Island?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Newark to Governors Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Governors Island?

There are 3333+ hotels available in Governors Island.

Newark to Governors Island - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Newark to Governors Island by train, ferry, bus, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade CenterPath
2. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors IslandBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
1h 42m
$13–17
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal108
2. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors IslandBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
2h 55m
$28–68
Train, line 1 subway, ferry
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to South Ferry1
3. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors Island
1h 56m
$13–24

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 10.4 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Newark to Governors Island. However, you can take the train to World Trade Center, walk to WTC Cortlandt, take the line 1 subway to South Ferry, walk to Bmb, then take the ferry to Governors Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Governors Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NY, and Bmb in around 2h 55m.

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