There are 2 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Governors Island by bus, ferry, or subway
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Line 171 bus, ferry
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NY171 / ...
- Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors IslandBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
1h 20m$22–31Line 1 subway, ferry
- Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to South Ferry1
- Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors IslandBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
1h 36m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Governors Island is to line 171 bus and ferry which costs $21 - $35 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Governors Island is to line 171 bus and ferry which takes 1h 20m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Governors Island is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Governors Island without a car is to line 171 bus and ferry which takes 1h 20m and costs $21 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Governors Island, including transfers.
There are 3022+ hotels available in Governors Island.
What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Governors Island, New York County, NY, USA?
There is no direct connection from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Governors Island. However, you can take the line 171 bus to NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NY, walk to Bmb, then take the ferry to Governors Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Governors Island via 42 St-Times Square, South Ferry, and Bmb in around 1h 36m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-233-8604
- Website
- martzbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Website
- https://martzbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-533-3779
- Website
- nywaterway.com
Ferry from Bmb to Governors Island
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- nywaterway.com
- Adult
- $7–11
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