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How to get from Governors Island to High Line by bus, ferry and subway?

From Governors Island to High Line by bus, ferry and subway

To get from Governors Island to High Line in Manhattan, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one subway line and one bus line: take the SB ferry from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier station to Wall St/Pier 11 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 subway and finally take the M23-SBS bus from W 23 St/7 Av station to W 23rd St & 10th Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $7.50. The bus, ferry and subway schedule from Governors Island may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and subway schedule to High Line on the Moovit app.

67min$7.50
Walk to ferry station
Ferry - SBSB
Subway - 1
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Walk to High Line
Leaves from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Gov. Island/Yankee Pier
    ID 2319870
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Ferry - SBSB
    Wait for ferry
    SB
    East 34th Street
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Wall St/Pier 11
    ID 2319811
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Whitehall St-South Ferry
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Subway - 1
    Wait for subway
    1
    Dyckman St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    23 St
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W 23 St/7 Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 23rd St & 10th Ave
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to High Line
    Walk to
    High Line
    btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave)
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Governors Island to High Line

The distance between Governors Island, Manhattan and High Line, Manhattan is approximately 7.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Governors Island to High Line 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 Governors Island to High Line

To check the bus, ferry and subway schedule from Governors Island to High Line using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Governors Island) and destination (High Line), 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.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Governors Island to High Line?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Ferry line SB, Subway line 1, Bus line M23-SBS.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Governors Island and High Line in Manhattan?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Governors Island to High Line in Manhattan?

    The SB ferry line goes from Gov. Island/Yankee Pier station near Governors Island to Wall St/Pier 11 station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Wall St/Pier 11 station near High Line in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Governors Island to High Line in Manhattan by ferry, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Governors Island and High Line in Manhattan by ferry, subway and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Governors Island to get to High Line in Manhattan?

    Get on the SB ferry from the Gov. Island/Yankee Pier station near Governors Island in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Governors Island and High Line in Manhattan?

    Get off the ferry at the Wall St/Pier 11 stop, which is closest to High Line in Manhattan.

  • How much is the total ferry, subway and bus fare from Governors Island to High Line?

    The ride from Governors Island to High Line costs $7.50.