the staton island ferry ride is 25 minutes long.
the staton island ferry ride is 25 minutes long.
how long is the staton island ferry ride?
25 minutes
the staten island ferry is a passenger ferry route operated by the new york city department of transportation. the ferry's single route runs through new york harbor between the new york city boroughs of manhattan and staten island, with ferry boats making the trip in approximately 25 minutes. the ferry operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with boats leaving every 15 to 20 minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes at other times. it is the only direct mass-transit connection between the two boroughs. historically, the staten island ferry has charged a relatively low fare compared to other modes of transit in the area; and since 1997 the route has been fare-free. the staten island ferry is one of several ferry systems in the new york city area and is operated separately from systems such as nyc ferry and ny waterway.
staten island ferry
the ferry ride affords views of the lower manhattan skyline and the statue of liberty and thus is a popular destination on saturday nights, as beer and food items are served at the snack bar. the backdrop of the staten island ferry's route also makes it a popular place for film shoots, and the ferry has been featured in various films, such as "working girl" (1988), "how to lose a guy in 10 days" (2003), and "" (2017). many other films and tv episodes use the staten island ferry in establishing shots.
staten island ferry