How to Travel from

Union Square to Governors Island

by Plane, Route or Car

United States of America Union Square Governors Island

Cheapest

By car (4 676 km)

45 h 29 min

4676 km.

from $257

Fastest

Train operators

MTA

Phone:

877-690-5116

Website:

new.mta.info/

Train from 14 St-Union Sq to Whitehall

Ave. Duration:

13 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.36

Train from 14 St-Union Sq to Bowling

Ave. Duration:

9 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.36

Other operators

NY Waterways

Phone:

+1 800-533-3779

Website:

nywaterway.com

Other from Bmb to Governors

Ave. Duration:

10 min

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$8.93–$12.12

What is the cheapest way to get from Union Square to Governors Island?

The cheapest way to get from Union Square to Governors Island is to subway and ferry which costs $10.33 - $14.13 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Union Square to Governors Island is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $20.65 - $25 .

How far is it from Union Square to Governors Island?

The distance between Union Square and Governors Island is 6 km.

How do I travel from Union Square to Governors Island without a car?

The best way to get from Union Square to Governors Island without a car is to subway and ferry which takes 1h 23m and costs $10.33 - $14.13 .

How long does it take to get from Union Square to Governors Island?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Union Square to Governors Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Governors Island?

There are 2923+ hotels available in Governors Island. Prices start at $75.15 per night.

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Two ways to Travel from Union Square to Governors Island

Transport providers

Train operators

MTA

Other operators

NY Waterways

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Union Square to Governors Island?

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

How far is it from Union Square to Governors Island?

How do I travel from Union Square to Governors Island without a car?

How long does it take to get from Union Square to Governors Island?

Where can I stay near Governors Island?