Do people commute from Staten Island to Manhattan?

Can you really commute from Staten Island to Manhattan? Yes, many Staten Islanders do make the daily trek to Manhattan, but you have to be prepared for a long haul that ranges from an hour to an hour-and-a-half --whether you take the ferry and transit or drive a car.



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Staten Island residents have the highest number of car commuters (66.4%, 126,857) than any other borough's Study Area. It is • followed by residents of Northeast and Southeast Queens with 127,262 (56.6%) and 110,929 (53.9%) respectively (Maps 41 and 42, Table 7).

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The mostly elevated Staten Island Railway runs along the east side of the borough, from St. George in the north to Tottenville in the south. But it is the only borough in New York City without a rail link to Manhattan.

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Staten Island is most well-known for its green park spaces, museums and historical buildings. It is often considered the “borough of parks” because of its numerous natural spaces.

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The Ferry operates between the St. George Terminal on Staten Island and the Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan. The trip is about 25 minutes. The Ferry ride is free.

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Staten Island is worth visiting if one has the time in New York City; a 10-day itinerary for NYC is enough time to see all five boroughs. But if one only has a weekend in NYC, and it's one's first time in the Big Apple, then perhaps one is best focusing on the key highlights in Manhattan.

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Staten Island Ferry Since the service is completely free, this is a great option for viewing the Statue of Liberty up close. The ferry route brings you directly across New York Harbor and right by the statue and Ellis Island. Pros: Of all the free options, the ferry has the best and closest view of the statue.

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The best way to get from Staten Island to Manhattan without a car is to bus and line 4 subway which takes 1h 12m and costs $3 - $10. How long does it take to get from Staten Island to Manhattan? It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Staten Island to Manhattan, including transfers.

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