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Governors Island

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Governors Island

On summer weekends and holidays, NYC Ferry serves Governors Island by a direct shuttle. All NYC Ferry riders can transfer for free from any route to the Governors Island shuttle at Wall Street/Pier 11.

Please note: The Governors Island shuttle operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The final scheduled ferry departs at 4:34 PM. Any riders not able to board this ferry can take theย Trust for Governors Island-provided ferry instead.

Approximate Total Time

8 min

Weekend Schedule Saturday - Sunday
Governors Island
Departing Arriving
Wall St. /Pier 11 Governors Island
Departing Arriving
Governors Island Wall St./ Pier 11
Departing Arriving
Wall St. /Pier 11 Governors Island
Departing Arriving
Governors Island Wall St./ Pier 11

Route Information

Legend Planned Route Ferry Landing

Landings

Gouverneur Lane at South Street, F.D.R. Drive
Manhattan, NY 10005

Governors Island

Hay Road
New York, NY 10004 (Governors Island Ferry)

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RIDER BENEFITS

Discover local attractions and breathtaking skyline views

  • Pier 11
  • Governors Island

Pier 11

Gouverneur Lane at South Street, F.D.R. Drive
Manhattan, NY 10005
Landing Features
  • Bike Racks
  • Covered Waiting Area
Ticket Office Hours
M-F: 5am โ€“ 8am, 11:30am โ€“ 9pm
Sat/Sun: 8am โ€“ 8pm

Transportation Options

Bus
M15, QM7, QM8, X8, and X14 lines available between Water and Wall Streets
Free Downtown Red Bus Connector shuttle available at Water and Wall Streets

Train
1 train at South Ferry between Whitehall and South Streets
2 and 3 trains available between Pine and William Streets
J and Z train available between Broad Street and Exchange Place

Bike
Citibike

  • Pier 11 Ferry Terminal at South Street and Gouverneur Lane
  • Pine and Front Streets
  • Old Slip and Front Street
  • Hanover Square and Pearl Street

Governors Island

Hay Road
New York, NY 10004 (Governors Island Ferry)
Transportation Options

Bike

Citibike

  • Soissons Landing
  • Yankee Ferry Terminal