Times Square to Staten Island Ferry (Whitehall Terminal) by subway
Quick answer: Take a downtown 1 train from Times Sq-42 St to South Ferry. The trip takes about 26 minutes door to door on a weekday. The 1 train comes about every 5 minutes during the day. It runs all night.
Times Square to Staten Island Ferry (Whitehall Terminal)
- 1
- Walk 4 minto Times Sq-42 St
- 1 1 trainFrom Times Sq-42 St, downtown13 stops, about 18 min
- Get off at South Ferry
- Staten Island Ferry (Whitehall Terminal)Walk about 4 min
Weekdays, fall 2026 MTA schedule · First and last trips
Step by step
- Walk about 4 minutes from Times Square to Times Sq-42 St.
- Take a downtown 1 train from Times Sq-42 St to South Ferry. It's 13 stops, about 18 minutes.
- From South Ferry, walk about 4 minutes to the Staten Island Ferry (Whitehall Terminal).
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 | 1 train in the daytime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | Runs all night | 26 min | About every 5 minutes | |
| Saturday | Runs all night | 29 min | About every 6 minutes | |
| Sunday | Runs all night | 29 min | About every 6 minutes | |
Late at night
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 28 minutes, and the 1 train comes about every 20 minutes.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get ready after Rector St. The next stop is South Ferry. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
Step-free access
For the subway part of this trip: Times Sq-42 St/Port Authority Bus Terminal (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.
Fares as of November 2026. Check the official fares page before you ride.
Times Square to Staten Island Ferry (Whitehall Terminal): common questions
How do I get from Times Square to Staten Island Ferry (Whitehall Terminal) by public transit?
Take a downtown 1 train from Times Sq-42 St to South Ferry.
How long does it take?
About 26 minutes door to door on a weekday. On weekends it's about 29 minutes.
Do I have to change?
No. The 1 train goes all the way.
Does it run all night?
This trip works around the clock. Between about 1 and 5 am the trip takes about 28 minutes, and the 1 train comes about every 20 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.
Related routes
- Times Square to JFK Airport
- Times Square to LaGuardia Airport
- Times Square to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- JFK Airport to Staten Island Ferry (Whitehall Terminal)
- Central Park to Staten Island Ferry (Whitehall Terminal)
- 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
- MTA subway stations, with accessibility (data.ny.gov)
- Times Square: 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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