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How to get fromStaten Island to Lower Manhattanby bus, train, ferry, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Staten Island to Lower Manhattan by bus, train, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Church St/Worth Stbus bus Sim1 / ...
    1h 3m
    $2–7
  2. Train, ferry via Whitehall Ferry Terminal

    1. Take the train from Bay Terrace to St Georgetrain train Sir
    2. Take the ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminalferry ferry Staten Island Ferry
    1h 12m
    $6
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Staten Island to Lower Manhattantaxi taxi 16.8 mi
    33 min
    $70–85
  4. Drive 16.8 mi

    1. Drive from Staten Island to Lower Manhattancar car 16.8 mi
    33 min
    $4–5
  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bay Terrace to St Georgetrain train Sir
    2. Take the ferry from St. George to Battery Park City/Vesey St.ferry ferry Sg
    1h 19m
    $3–8

Staten Island to Lower Manhattan by bus

Calendar255Weekly Buses
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Lower Manhattan, NY, USA?

MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Hylan Blvd/Montreal Av to Church St/Worth St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 1h 3m.

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