Governors Island National Monument Closed for the Season on October 11
The island will re-open for the season at the end of May, 2010. We look forward to seeing you then.
National Park Ranger led programs, special events, self-guided activities, lectures and the ferry schedule will be posted in the middle of May, 2010.
For more information about ranger programs and other call 212.825.3045 Monday - Friday.
The information below is provided to help you make plans to visit when we re-open at the end of May, 2010.New York City Transit Buses:
Bus Service to Lower Manhattan in the area of the Battery Maritime Building include the M1, M6 and M15 buses.
Visit www.mta.info for service updates. Or you can call 718-330-1234. Bus schedule updates are updated every Friday.
New York City Transit Subways:
Lower Manhattan in the area of the Battery Maritime Building, is served by the three different subways. Please visit www.mta.info for the latest updates.
The 4/5 subway to Bowling Green (Weekdays and Weekends):
Walk across the park towards the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. The Battery Maritime Building is to the left as you face the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.
The W and R subway lines at Whitehall/South Ferry (Weekdays):
Walk across the street to the Battery Maritime Building.
The 1 train at South Ferry:
Take the 1 train to South Ferry. Walk up the stairs or escalator. The Battery Maritime Building will be in front of you.
Getting to Manhattan:
Airplane:
1. Airports in New York City
2. Airport in New Jersey
3. Airports further from the major metropolitan area.
Rental cars and taxis are available at all airports, but rates may be high. Other ground transportation options railroad or bus are available from each airport, inquire with your travel agent ahead of time.
Railroad:
Long Island Railroad (LIRR):
- The train will take you from Long Island to Pennsylvania (Penn) Station.
- From Penn Station, take the 1 Subway to Lower Manhattan.
Metro North:
- This train will take you from north of Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal
- From Grand Central Terminal, take the the 4/5 subway to Lower Manhattan.
Interstate Buses:
The Port Authority Bus Terminal is the interstate bus terminal closest to Governors Island. The R, W, and 1 subways are available at Times Square, a few blocks east on 42nd Street.
Commercial Ferry Service to Lower Manhattan:
The closest commercial ferry service to the Battery Maritime Building is Pier 11 at South Street and Wall Street on the East River. Pier 11 is served by ferries from the East and Hudson Rivers, New Jersey and the proposed shuttle ferry service from LaGuardia Airport(LGA). The Battery Maritime Building is a about 3 blocks southwest on South Street, or about a 7 minute walk from Pier 11.
