What is the best subway station for the Staten Island Ferry?

Access and Transportation From Times Square, you can take the 1, R, or W subway trains to South Ferry/Whitehall Street Station. Alternatively, you can take the 4 or 5 trains to Bowling Green Station, both located near the Whitehall Terminal.



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The Whitehall Terminal is accessible by the M5, M15, M15 SBS and M20 bus routes and by NYC Subway at the following stations:
  1. South Ferry – 1 train.
  2. Whitehall Street South Ferry – R & W trains.
  3. Bowling Green – 4 & 5 trains.
  4. Broad Street – J & Z trains.


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To get on the boat you'll first need to find your way to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. The official name is the Whitehall Terminal and it is located in the financial district of Lower Manhattan.

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The official name is the Whitehall Terminal and it is located in the financial district of Lower Manhattan. The closest metro station is the Whitehall St stops right next to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal.

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If you're getting on from the Manhattan side, go to the right (starboard) side of the boat for the best view of the Statue of Liberty. From the Staten Island side, go to the left (port). The ride is 25 minutes each way with boats departing every 30 minutes on either side on weekends.

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There is not much to do there but it's a nice boat trip and you can just join the queue, jump back on board and head straight back to Manhattan. The ferry runs frequently but it's suggested that you avoid rush hour as it does get very congested. Definitely worth a trip especially as it's free!

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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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There is currently only one line on the island, and there is no direct rail link between the SIR and the New York City Subway system, but SIR riders do receive a free transfer to New York City Transit bus and subway lines, and the line is included on official New York City Subway maps.

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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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Staten Island Ferry The Staten Island Ferry is a free transportation service provided between Manhattan and Staten Island. Each boat is quite large, carrying over 4,000 people. But the route across New York harbor takes you directly in front of the statue.

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

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Can You Use a MetroCard on NYC Ferries? No, MetroCards are either not accepted or not needed, as some, such as the Staten Island Ferry, are free to take.

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The 1 is the first Subway that goes to Statue of Liberty in Manhattan.

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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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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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To get from Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal to Times Square in New York - New Jersey, take the 1 subway from Whitehall St-South Ferry station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 165 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Broadway 151's Of Westwood Ave station.

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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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The NYC Subway SIR train- Staten Island Railway serves 21 subway stops in New York City departing from St George and ending at Tottenville. Scroll down to see upcoming SIR train subway times at each stop and the next scheduled SIR train departure will be displayed.

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When departing from Manhattan, the trip to Staten Island takes about 25-30 minutes. Once arriving in St. George terminal, the ferry docks and all passengers have to exit the ferry.

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The ferry is also popular among tourists and visitors due to the free-of-charge views of the New York Harbor a trip provides.

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