St. George, Staten Island to Long Island City by ferry and subway
Quick answer: Take the Staten Island Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminal, then take an uptown 1 train from South Ferry to Times Sq-42 St, then take a Queens-bound 7 train from Times Sq-42 St to Court Sq. The trip takes about 83 minutes door to door on a weekday (79 to 84 depending on the connection). The 1 train comes about every 5 minutes during the day.
St. George, Staten Island to Long Island City
- Staten Island Ferry
- 1
- 7
- 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 4 min
- 1 1 trainFrom South Ferry, uptown13 stops, about 17 min
- Change at Times Sq-42 StWalk about 5 min
- 7 7 trainFrom Times Sq-42 St, Queens-bound5 stops, about 10 min
- Get off at Court Sq
- Long Island CityWalk 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 4 minutes to South Ferry for the 1 train.
- Take an uptown 1 train from South Ferry to Times Sq-42 St. It's 13 stops, about 17 minutes.
- At Times Sq-42 St, walk about 5 minutes to Times Sq-42 St for the 7 train.
- Take a Queens-bound 7 train from Times Sq-42 St to Court Sq. It's 5 stops, about 10 minutes.
- From Court Sq, walk about 3 minutes to Long Island City.
Other ways to go
- Take the Staten Island Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminal, then take an uptown W train from Whitehall St-South Ferry to Queensboro Plaza: about 90 minutes.
- Take the Staten Island Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminal, then take an uptown 4 or 5 train from Bowling Green to Grand Central-42 St, then take a Queens-bound 7 train from Grand Central-42 St to Court Sq: about 79 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 | 82 min | N/a | |
| Sunday | Around the clock | 82 min | N/a | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 89 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Hunters Point Av. The next stop is Court Sq. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- LIC = Long Island City. (source, checked 2026-11-04)
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Whitehall St-South Ferry (1 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (1 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (7 platform) is on the MTA's list of accessible stations; Court Sq-23 St (7 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 Long Island City: common questions
How do I get from St. George, Staten Island to Long Island City by public transit?
Take the Staten Island Ferry from St. George Ferry Terminal to Whitehall Ferry Terminal, then take an uptown 1 train from South Ferry to Times Sq-42 St, then take a Queens-bound 7 train from Times Sq-42 St to Court Sq.
How long does it take?
About 83 minutes door to door on a weekday, 79 to 84 depending on the connection. On weekends it's about 82 minutes.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at Whitehall Ferry Terminal and Times Sq-42 St.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 89 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 Long Island City
- LaGuardia Airport to Long Island City
- Penn Station to Long Island City
- 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)
- Long Island City: 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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