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How long is the ferry ride from Staten Island to Manhattan?
approximately 25 minutes
How Long is the Ferry Ride? The ferry ride each way is approximately 25 minutes. You must get off at the Staten Island side and you can join the queue to get immediately back on the ferry, so it is possible to spend an hour for the ride back and forth.
How fast does the Staten Island ferry go?
The boats are 207 feet long, 40 feet wide, with a draft of 8 feet, 6 inches, 499 gross tonnage, service speed of 16 knots, and 3,200 horsepower.
What train stop is the Staten Island Ferry?
The South St/Whitehall St stop is the nearest one to Staten Island Ferry – Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan.
Does the Staten Island Ferry run 24 hours?
The Ferry runs 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. More frequent service, (every 15 or 20 minutes,) is provided on the weekdays during the rush hours of 6:00AM- 9:30AM and 3:30PM-8:00PM, with 30-minute service to follow. On weekends, service is provided every 30 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays.
Does the Staten Island Ferry take cars?
All passengers are required to comply with applicable U.S. Coast Guard Security Regulations regardless of which level they board from. The Staten Island Ferry does not carry cars.
How do I get from Staten Island to Manhattan?
The primary method for travel between Staten Island and Manhattan is the ferry. Some more populated parts of Staten Island have express buses to Manhattan. I can’t even find an express bus near this hotel. Express buses are more expensive and you can not use an unlimited ride MetroCard on express buses.
What is the speed of a ferry?
Fast RoPax ferries are conventional ferries with a large garage intake and a relatively large passenger capacity, with conventional diesel propulsion and propellers that sail over 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph).
Does Staten Island have a subway?
Staten Island is the only New York City borough not connected to the subway. Isolated by water on all sides, residents of what’s often dubbed the “forgotten borough” have to depend on a 25-minute Staten Island Ferry ride before their feet even touch a subway platform.
What time does the Staten Island Ferry run?
Does the Staten Island Ferry have a bathroom?
Staten Island Ferry terminal restrooms are open daily from 5am to 1am.
Can you drink on the Staten Island Ferry?
Yes, there is a food concession aboard every boat. Beer is sold, but not hard liquor. The food concessions are open when ever a boat is running (24/7).
How much does it cost to put your car on the Staten Island Ferry?
The daily parking rate is $12.00. There is an 18 hour limit. Parking in the nearby municipal garage and lot at St. George Courthouse Garage costs $70 per month.