Grand Central Terminal to St. George, Staten Island by subway and ferry
Quick answer: Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Bowling Green, then take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal to St. George Ferry Terminal. The trip takes about 66 minutes door to door on a weekday (63 to 67 depending on the connection). The 4 or 5 train comes every few minutes during the day.
Grand Central Terminal to St. George, Staten Island
- 4 / 5
- Staten Island Ferry
- Walk 4 minto Grand Central-42 St
- 4 / 5 4 or 5 trainFrom Grand Central-42 St, downtown5 stops, about 14 min
- Change at Bowling GreenWalk about 9 min
- Staten Island Ferry Staten Island FerryFrom Whitehall Ferry TerminalAbout 25 min
- Get off at St. George Ferry Terminal
- St. George, Staten IslandWalk about 2 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 4 minutes from Grand Central Terminal to Grand Central-42 St.
- Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Bowling Green. It's 5 stops, about 14 minutes.
- At Bowling Green, walk about 9 minutes to Whitehall Ferry Terminal for the Staten Island Ferry.
- Take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal to St. George Ferry Terminal. About 25 minutes.
- From St. George Ferry Terminal, walk about 2 minutes to St. George, Staten Island.
Other ways to go
- Take the SIM6 express bus from Lexington Av/E 41 St to LILY POND AV/McCLEAN AV, then take the S51 bus from LILY POND AV/McCLEAN AV to Saint George Ferry/Ramp B: about 74 minutes.
- Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Bowling Green, then take the SIM1 express bus from Broadway/Morris St to Hylan Blvd/Old Town Rd, then take the Staten Island Railway from Old Town to St George: about 70 minutes.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times.
Times and frequency
From the MTA's fall 2026 schedule. Typical trip is the door to door time in the middle of the day.
| Day | First trip | Last trip | Typical trip | Staten Island Ferry in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Around the clock | 65 min | N/a | |
| Saturday | Around the clock | 62 min | N/a | |
| Sunday | Around the clock | 62 min | N/a | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 76 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Take the first train that comes. The 4 and 5 trains all stop at both Grand Central-42 St and Bowling Green.
- LIRR trains stop at Grand Central Madison, on the west side of Grand Central Terminal, under Vanderbilt Avenue. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Grand Central-42 St (4 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Bowling Green (4 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations. Elevators can be out of service, so check elevator status on mta.info before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included.
- The Staten Island Ferry doesn't charge a fare, and you don't need a ticket.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Grand Central Terminal to St. George, Staten Island: common questions
How do I get from Grand Central Terminal to St. George, Staten Island by public transit?
Take a downtown 4 or 5 train from Grand Central-42 St to Bowling Green, then take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal to St. George Ferry Terminal.
How long does it take?
About 66 minutes door to door on a weekday, 63 to 67 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 62 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Bowling Green.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 76 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Subway and local bus: $3 per ride with OMNY (tap a contactless card or phone) or a MetroCard. One transfer within 2 hours to the subway or a local bus is included. The Staten Island Ferry doesn't charge a fare, and you don't need a ticket.
Related routes
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- JFK Airport to St. George, Staten Island
- LaGuardia Airport to St. George, Staten Island
- Penn Station to St. George, Staten Island
- All New York routes
Sources
Cobblehop is independent. It is not affiliated with the MTA or any transit agency. Schedules on this page come from the MTA's public GTFS data; check these pages for the latest service:
- MTA: developer data (the GTFS schedules used on this page)
- MTA: subway and bus fares
- Staten Island Ferry
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Grand Central Terminal: visitor information
Transit data: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Cobblehop is not affiliated with or endorsed by the MTA.
Published November 7, 2026. Times were computed from the MTA fall 2026 schedules for 2026-11-18 (weekday), 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-22. Planned work and holidays change service, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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