How to get from Stamford to Governors Island by ferry, subway and train?

Stamford to Governors Island - Train Schedule

The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Stamford to Governors Island runs from 8:25 AM to 6:39 PM, with departures every 1 hr 30 min-2 hr 35 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Stamford to Governors Island by ferry, subway and train

To get from Stamford to Governors Island in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Stamford station to 34 St-Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the SB ferry from Wall St/Pier 11 station to Governors Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ferry, subway and train schedule from Stamford may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry, subway and train schedule to Governors Island on the Moovit app.

134min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - 2
Ferry - SBSB
Walk to Governors Island
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    60 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
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  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wall St
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Wall St/Pier 11
    ID 2319811
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - SBSB
    Wait for ferry
    SB
    Governors Island
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Governors Island
    ID 2319812
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Governors Island
    Walk to
    Governors Island
    Escanaba Rd
    0.92 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stamford to Governors Island

The distance between Stamford, Manhattan and Governors Island, Manhattan is approximately 43.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stamford to Governors Island by ferry, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Ferry, Subway And Train schedule from Stamford to Governors Island

To check the ferry, subway and train schedule from Stamford to Governors Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stamford) and destination (Governors Island), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available ferry, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each ferry, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest ferry, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stamford to Governors Island?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Subway line 2, Ferry line SB.

  • Is there a direct train between Stamford and Governors Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stamford to Governors Island?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from 34 St-Penn Station near Stamford in New York - New Jersey to Wall St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line till Wall St station near Governors Island in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stamford to Governors Island by train, subway and ferry?

    The total travel time between Stamford in New York - New Jersey and Governors Island in Manhattan by train, subway and ferry is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Stamford to get to Governors Island?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the 34 St-Penn Station near Stamford in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Stamford and Governors Island?

    Get off the train at the Wall St station, which is closest to Governors Island in Manhattan.

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