How to get to Governors Island in Manhattan by Ferry, Subway or Bus?

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Directions to Governors Island (Manhattan) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Governors Island

  • FerryFerry:

Bus stations near Governors Island in Manhattan

  • B.B.T./Andes Road (N.B.),7 min walk,

Bus lines to Governors Island in Manhattan

  • SIM2,Tottenville - Lower Manhattan Express,
  • SIM4,Eltingville - Lower Manhattan Express,
  • SIM4C,Huguenot - Manhattan Express,
  • SIM4X,S.I. Mall - Lower Manhattan Express,
  • SIM5,Eltingville - Lower Manhattan Express,
  • SIM31,Eltingville - Midtown Manhattan Express,
  • SIM34,Mariners Harbor - Lower Manhattan Express,
  • SIM35,Port Richmond - Lower Manhattan Express,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Governors Island?

    The closest stations to Governors Island are:

    • B.B.T./Andes Road (N.B.) is 423 yards away, 7 min walk.

  • Which Ferry lines stop near Governors Island?

    These Ferry lines stop near Governors Island: SB

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Governors Island in Manhattan?

    The nearest bus stop to Governors Island in Manhattan is B.B.T./Andes Road (N.B.). It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What time is the first Bus to Governors Island in Manhattan?

    The SIM4C is the first Bus that goes to Governors Island in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 4:50 AM.

  • What time is the last Bus to Governors Island in Manhattan?

    The SIM4C is the last Bus that goes to Governors Island in Manhattan. It stops nearby at 8:04 PM.

  • How much is the Ferry fare to Governors Island?

    The Ferry fare to Governors Island costs about $2.75.

  • How much is the Subway fare to Governors Island?

    The Subway fare to Governors Island costs about $2.75.

  • How much is the Bus fare to Governors Island?

    The Bus fare to Governors Island costs about $2.75.

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Governors Island, Manhattan
Governors Island, ManhattanGovernors Island is a 172-acre (70 ha) island in New York Harbor, within the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is located approximately 800 yards (730 m) south of Manhattan Island, and is separated from Brooklyn to the east by the 400-yard-wide (370 m) Buttermilk Channel. The National Park Service administers a small portion of the north end of the island as the Governors Island National Monument, including two former military fortifications named Fort Jay and Castle Williams. The Trust for Governors Island operates the remaining 150 acres (61 ha), including 52 historic buildings, as a public park. About 103 acres (42 ha) of the land area is fill, added in the early 1900s to the south of the original island. The native Lenape originally referred to Governors Island as Paggank ("nut island") because of the area's rich collection of chestnut, hickory, and oak trees; it is believed that this space was originally used for seasonal foraging and hunting. The name was translated into the Dutch Noten Eylandt, then Anglicized into Nutten Island, before being renamed Governor's Island by the late 18th century. The island's use as a military installation dates to 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, when Continental Army troops raised defensive works on the island. From 1783 to 1966, the island was a United States Army post, serving mainly as a training ground for troops, though it also served as a strategic defense point during wartime. The island then served as a major United States Coast Guard installation until 1996. Following its decommissioning as a military base, there were several plans for redeveloping Governors Island. It was sold to the public for a nominal sum in 2003, and opened for public use in 2005. Governors Island has become a popular destination for the public, attracting more than 800,000 visitors per year as of 2018. In addition to the 43-acre (17 ha) public park, Governors Island includes free arts and cultural events, as well as recreational activities. The New York Harbor School, a public high school with a maritime-focused curriculum, has been on the island since 2010. The island can only be accessed by ferries from Brooklyn and Manhattan, and there are no full-time residents as of 2022. The island was only accessible to the public during the summer until 2021, when it started operating year-round.
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