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How to get fromPort Authority Bus Terminal to Governors Islandby bus, ferry or subway

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

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  1. Line 171 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to NYC / Wall Street & Downtown, NYbus171 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors IslandferryBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
    1h 20m
    $22–31
  2. Line 1 subway, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to South Ferrysubway1
    2. Take the ferry from Bmb to Governors IslandferryBattery Maritime Building and Governor's Island
    1h 36m
    $10–14

Questions & Answers

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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