Penn Station to Snug Harbor Cultural Center by subway, ferry and bus
Quick answer: Take a downtown 1 train from 34 St-Penn Station to South Ferry, then take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal to St. George Ferry Terminal, then take the S40 bus from Saint George Ferry/Ramp D S40 & S90 to Richmond Terr/Snug Harbor Rd East. The trip takes about 84 minutes door to door on a weekday (80 to 95 depending on the connection). The 1 train comes about every 5 minutes during the day.
Penn Station to Snug Harbor Cultural Center
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- Staten Island Ferry
- S40
- 1 1 trainFrom 34 St-Penn Station, downtown12 stops, about 16 min
- Change at South FerryWalk about 4 min
- Staten Island Ferry Staten Island FerryFrom Whitehall Ferry TerminalAbout 25 min
- Change at St. George Ferry TerminalWalk about 3 min
- S40 S40 busFrom Saint George Ferry/Ramp D S40 & S9011 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Richmond Terr/Snug Harbor Rd East
- Snug Harbor Cultural CenterWalk about 6 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Take a downtown 1 train from 34 St-Penn Station to South Ferry. It's 12 stops, about 16 minutes.
- At South Ferry, walk about 4 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.
- At St. George Ferry Terminal, walk about 3 minutes to Saint George Ferry/Ramp D S40 & S90 for the S40 bus.
- Take the S40 bus from Saint George Ferry/Ramp D S40 & S90 to Richmond Terr/Snug Harbor Rd East. It's 11 stops, about 10 minutes.
- From Richmond Terr/Snug Harbor Rd East, walk about 6 minutes to Snug Harbor Cultural Center.
Other ways to go
- Take a downtown 1 train from 34 St-Penn Station to South Ferry, then take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal to St. George Ferry Terminal, then take the S44 bus from Saint George Ferry/Ramp D S44 & S94 to Henderson Av/Westbury Av: about 95 minutes.
- Take a downtown 2 or 3 train from 34 St-Penn Station to Park Place, then take the SIM4C express bus from Broadway/Barclay St to Richmond Av/Lamberts Ln, then take the S44 bus from Richmond Av/Christopher Ln to Henderson Av/Devon Pl: about 100 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 | 84 min | N/a | |
| Saturday | Around the clock | 99 min | N/a | |
| Sunday | Around the clock | 101 min | N/a | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 113 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Richmond Terr/Sailors Snug Harbor Gate. The next stop is Richmond Terr/Snug Harbor Rd East. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Newark Penn Station is a different station, in Newark, New Jersey. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
- Moynihan Train Hall, across the street, serves LIRR and Amtrak riders too. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: 34 St-Penn Station (1 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Whitehall St-South Ferry (1 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.
Penn Station to Snug Harbor Cultural Center: common questions
How do I get from Penn Station to Snug Harbor Cultural Center by public transit?
Take a downtown 1 train from 34 St-Penn Station to South Ferry, then take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Ferry Terminal to St. George Ferry Terminal, then take the S40 bus from Saint George Ferry/Ramp D S40 & S90 to Richmond Terr/Snug Harbor Rd East.
How long does it take?
About 84 minutes door to door on a weekday, 80 to 95 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 99 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at South Ferry and St. George Ferry Terminal.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 113 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
- Penn Station to Rockefeller Center
- Penn Station to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- Penn Station to Statue of Liberty ferry at Battery Park
- Times Square to Snug Harbor Cultural Center
- Grand Central Terminal to Snug Harbor Cultural Center
- 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)
- Penn Station: visitor information
- Penn Station: 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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