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Governors Island

Governors Island

On summer weekends and holidays, NYC Ferry serves Governors Island by a direct shuttle. At all other times, NYC Ferry serves Governors Island via the South Brooklyn Route. 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 5:30 PM. Any riders not able to board this ferry can take the Trust for Governors Island-provided ferry instead.

⛴️ How to Get Real-Time Schedules

Landing Codes
  • Wall St./Pier 11: 2319811
  • Bay Ridge: 2319815
  • Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6: 2319817
  • Battery Park City/Vesey St.: 2319890
  • St. George: 2319891
  • Midtown West/Pier 79: 2319892

Text Message: Send the landing code to 332-334-5645, by sending a text message, you agree to receive text messages from NYC Ferry. You will only receive a text message when we receive a request from you. Message and data rates may apply.

Voice Call: Call 888-600-0385, enter the landing code when prompted, then select your route.

Approximate Total Time

8 min

Upcoming Schedule Changes
The NYC Ferry 2026 Winter Schedule will go into effect on Monday, February 2, 2026
Weekend Schedule

Saturday - Sunday

Weekend Schedule Saturday - Sunday
Wall Street/Pier 11
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Route Information

Landings

Wall Street/Pier 11

Gouverneur Lane at South St, FDR Dr
Manhattan, NY 10005

Governors Island

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

Explore Our Routes

  • East River
  • South Brooklyn
  • Astoria
  • Rockaway-Soundview
  • St. George
  • Governors Island Shuttle
RIDER BENEFITS

Discover local attractions and breathtaking skyline views

  • Wall Street/Pier 11
  • Governors Island

Wall Street/Pier 11

Gouverneur Lane at South St, FDR Dr
Manhattan, NY 10005
Landing Features
  • Bike Racks
  • Covered Waiting Area
Ticket Office Hours

Monday-Sunday: 8 AM-7 PM

 

Transportation Options

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

Train
1 Train at South Ferry between Whitehall & South Streets
2 & 3 Trains are available between Pine & William Streets
J & Z Trains are available between Broad St & Exchange Pl

Bike
CitiBike stations are available at the following locations:

  • Pier 11 Ferry Terminal at South St & Gouverneur Lane
  • Pine & Front St
  • Old Slip & Front St
  • Hanover Square & Pearl St

Governors Island

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

Bike
CitiBike stations are available at the following locations:

  • Soissons Landing
  • Yankee Ferry Terminal