How to get from Union City to Governors Island by bus, ferry and subway?

Union City to Governors Island - Bus Schedule

The 159 bus from Union City to Governors Island runs from 12:50 AM to 12:20 AM, with departures every 5 min-1 hr 55 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 28 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union City to Governors Island by bus, ferry and subway

To get from Union City to Governors Island in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the 159 bus from 30th St at Hudson Ave station to Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 1 hr 28 min. The bus, ferry and subway schedule from Union City may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and subway schedule to Governors Island on the Moovit app.

88min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 159159
Subway - 2
Ferry - SBSB
Walk to Governors Island
Leaves from 30th St at Hudson Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    30th St at Hudson Ave
    ID 21683
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 159159
    Wait for bus
    159
    New York Via Bergenline Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Wall St
    14 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 Union City to Governors Island

The distance between Union City, Manhattan and Governors Island, Manhattan is approximately 11.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union City to Governors Island by bus, ferry and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Subway schedule from Union City to Governors Island

To check the bus, ferry and subway schedule from Union City to Governors Island using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union City) and destination (Governors Island), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, ferry and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, ferry and subway, 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 bus, ferry and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 159, Subway line 2, Ferry line SB.

  • Is there a direct bus between Union City and Governors Island?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union City to Governors Island?

    The 159 bus line goes from 30th St at Hudson Ave station near Union City in New York - New Jersey to Port Authority Bus Terminal. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line till Port Authority Bus Terminal near Governors Island in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union City to Governors Island by bus, subway and ferry?

    The total travel time between Union City in New York - New Jersey and Governors Island in Manhattan by bus, subway and ferry is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Union City to get to Governors Island?

    Get on the 159 bus from the 30th St at Hudson Ave stop near Union City in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Union City and Governors Island?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, which is closest to Governors Island in Manhattan.

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