St. George, Staten Island to Downtown Brooklyn by ferry and subway
Quick answer: Take the Staten Island Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminal, then take a downtown R train from Whitehall St-South Ferry to Jay St-MetroTech. The trip takes about 53 minutes door to door on a weekday (50 to 57 depending on the connection). The R train comes about every 8 minutes during the day.
St. George, Staten Island to Downtown Brooklyn
- Staten Island Ferry
- R
- Walk 2 minto St. George Ferry Terminal
- Staten Island Ferry Staten Island FerryFrom St. George Ferry TerminalAbout 25 min
- Change at Whitehall Ferry TerminalWalk about 6 min
- R R trainFrom Whitehall St-South Ferry, downtown2 stops, about 6 min
- Get off at Jay St-MetroTech
- Downtown BrooklynWalk about 3 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 2 minutes from St. George, Staten Island to St. George Ferry Terminal.
- Take the Staten Island Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminal. About 25 minutes.
- At Whitehall Ferry Terminal, walk about 6 minutes to Whitehall St-South Ferry for the R train.
- Take a downtown R train from Whitehall St-South Ferry to Jay St-MetroTech. It's 2 stops, about 6 minutes.
- From Jay St-MetroTech, walk about 3 minutes to Downtown Brooklyn.
Other ways to go
- Take the NYC Ferry St. George route from St. George to Atlantic Ave/BBP Pier 6, then take the B61 bus from Columbia St/Atlantic Av to Smith St/Livingston St: about 64 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 | 53 min | N/a | |
| Saturday | Around the clock | 50 min | N/a | |
| Sunday | Around the clock | 60 min | N/a | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 54 minutes.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Whitehall St-South Ferry (R platform) is not on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Jay St-MetroTech (R 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.
St. George, Staten Island to Downtown Brooklyn: common questions
How do I get from St. George, Staten Island to Downtown Brooklyn by public transit?
Take the Staten Island Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminal, then take a downtown R train from Whitehall St-South Ferry to Jay St-MetroTech.
How long does it take?
About 53 minutes door to door on a weekday, 50 to 57 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 50 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Whitehall Ferry Terminal.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 54 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
- St. George, Staten Island to JFK Airport
- St. George, Staten Island to LaGuardia Airport
- St. George, Staten Island to Midtown Manhattan
- JFK Airport to Downtown Brooklyn
- LaGuardia Airport to Downtown Brooklyn
- Williamsburg to Downtown Brooklyn
- 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)
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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