Does the Staten Island Ferry stop at Battery Park?

The St. George route connects Staten Island with the West Side of Manhattan in Battery Park City and Midtown West. NYC Ferry riders using the Midtown West/W. 39th Street landing have access to free shuttle buses that provide service throughout Midtown.



The Staten Island Ferry does not stop inside Battery Park, but its Manhattan terminal is located directly adjacent to it. The ferry departs from and arrives at the Whitehall Terminal, which is situated at the southernmost tip of Manhattan, immediately next to the historic Battery (formerly known as Battery Park). When you exit the ferry terminal, you are just a few steps away from the park's entrance, the SeaGlass Carousel, and the departure points for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ferries. The ride itself is a 5-mile, 25-minute journey from the St. George Terminal on Staten Island and is famously 100% free for all passengers. It operates 24/7, providing one of the best views of the Statue of Liberty and the Lower Manhattan skyline. While the ferry terminal is technically a separate structure at 4 Whitehall Street, the two are so close that locals and tourists often consider them part of the same waterfront experience at the "tip of the island."

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Side streets like Bridge and Moore Streets are your best chance to find street parking, although spaces are hard to come by since these streets are small and only allow parking on one side. Bowling Green and other points west close enough to the Staten Island Ferry are pedestrian plazas that do not let cars through.

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Eliminating the ferry fare was seen as an action to standardize Staten Islanders' MetroCard fares with those of commuters in other boroughs. Despite the fact that the ferry fare had netted $6 million in annual revenue for the city, its abolition only cost the city about $1 million.

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Due to the smaller size of the boat, the trip was a bit less smooth than what riders of the Staten Island Ferry have come to expect, with choppy water resulting in a bumpy ride at one point.

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Follow the signs to Liberty State Park/Ferry to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Parking: Parking is available at Liberty State Park for a fee. Accessible Parking to get to the ferry: Designated spots for those with official placards are available. There are level walkways to the ferry boarding area.

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Taking the ferry to the Statue of Liberty is an absolute must! Not only does it offer unparalleled views and incredible experiences - it's also a great opportunity for some iconic pictures with Lady Liberty herself! Don't forget your camera – this is an experience not soon forgotten!

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Operated by MTA, the Times Square to Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal subway service departs from Times Sq-42 St and arrives in South Ferry. Typically 1470 subways run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

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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. Notable parks include Clove Lakes, High Rock Park, Greenbelt and Lemon Creek Park.

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We recommend you arrive at least 30 minutes (1 hour during peak travel season) prior to your scheduled tour time to allow ample time to pick up your tickets and go through the security screening process (airport-style security).

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A well known “secret” is that you can see the Statue of Liberty from the water by riding the Staten Island Ferry. This ferry is always free! The ferry departs fairly often from the Whitehall Ferry Terminal in Manhattan. To get there take the subway lines N/R/W to Whitehall St.

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The Staten Island Ferry provides service every day, year-round. It is free to ride the ferry. Travel time in either direction between St. George and Whitehall is approximately 25 minutes.

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NYC DOT operates the Staten Island Ferry, providing free service between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan every day of the week, year-round.

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The Staten Island Ferry boasts a 24-hour schedule. That's right: it never stops. It takes trips every half hour on the half hour, and every 20 minutes during rush hour. Each ferry has a capacity of around 5,000 people, and daily ridership frequently tops 70,000 passengers a day.

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If you want to take photos of the Statue of Liberty, go up the flights of stairs until you reach the top deck, and go to the right side of the ferry. There is an outdoor deck on each side of the upper deck that you can stand on to get good photos. Coming back, you'll need to be on the left side of the ferry.

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