The ferry from Staten Island
The ferry
from Staten Island
The Staten Island Ferry is a route for passengers from the
Department of Transportation in New York City. The single course of the boat
travels 5.2 miles (8.4 km) between Manhattan and Staten Island's New York City
wards across New York Harbor, with boats completing the trip in about 25
minutes. The ship runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with ships departing for
top hours every 15 to 20 minutes and on various occasions at regular intervals.
It is the two districts ' only direct mass-travel partnership. Historically,
the Staten Island Ferry has charged relatively low tariffs compared to other
transit modes in the area; and the route has been free since 1997. The Staten Island Ferry is one of several
boat systems in the New York City area that operates independently of
frameworks such as NYC Ferry and NY Waterway.
At Whitehall Terminal, Whitehall Road in Lower Manhattan,
and St. George Terminal, Staten Island, the Staten Island Ferry route begins. The New York City Subway and a
few nearby New York City Bus courses are available at Whitehall. There are
transfers to the Staten Island Railroad at St. George and the many travel
programs at the St. George Bus Terminal. Manhattan passengers can exit a subway
or bus on Whitehall Street using MetroCard tickets, take the ferry free of
charge, and have a free second transfer to a St. George train or bus. Instead,
in the wake of riding the bus, travelers from Staten Island may switch
uninhibited to a subway or transportation in Manhattan.
The Staten IslandFerry is New York City's free assistance. Just one city property adjacent
to the Staten Island Ferry Terminal will remain at the terminal until a parking
structure is opened this summer. The lot is open 24 hours a day, accepting
cash, credit cards or Muni Meters parking cards. The cost for 15 minutes is 25
cents or $8 a day. Because of construction, permits are temporarily suspended.
How to get to the ferry from Staten Island: • At 4
Southstreet, you can take a cab or ride to Whitehall Station.
• If you're in favor of open transportation such as trams or
transportation, you'll need a Metrocard (which you can purchase at any of the
city's metro stations or stands). Look at the MTA Trip Planner to find the best
way for you to get there.
Most trams expect you to get off at Whitehall Station in the
initial five cars, so plan to be in front of the subway before you get there.
When you arrive at the Ferry Terminal, what to do: • Follow
the crowds and signs and you'll be at the terminal soon.
• Line up and jump on the boat.
• Find a place to enjoy the view and the trip.
Tips for taking the Staten Island Ferry: • Avoid riding on
weekdays between 6-9 AM and 3:30-8 PM during rush hours to enjoy a less crowded
trip • Bicycles are allowed on, but they must be walked onto the ferry and
loaded in the loading area of the bicycle • Rollerblades and skateboards may be
brought onto the ferry, but not used on board or at the terminal.
• Snacks, drinks and lager are sold at each vessel's snack
bar.
• It is fine for individual use to take pictures or video.
• The boat and many terminal areas are not allowed to smoke.
• Make a plan to explain where you can meet your group if
you are separated.
• Decks can be slippery when the weather is wet or snowy, so
please be careful in these situations• Be sure to take all your belongings with
you when you leave the ferry.
• The distance traveled each way is 5.2 miles (8.4 km)• This
island is run by the NY City Transportation Department• It has been in
operation since 1905.
• Every year, the Staten
Island Ferry transports 23 million explorers.
• Cars have not been permitted on the boat since the
September 11 attacks • Whitehall Terminal is designed to hold more than 100,000
passengers • The eight ships used for the excursion are: Spirit of America,
Senator John J. Marchi, Guy V. Molinari, Samuel I. Newhouse, Andrew J. Barberi,
John F. Kennedy, John Nobel, Alice Austen, and Micheal Cosgrove.
In Movies and TV, the Staten Island Ferry: Staten Island Ferry has been a staple
in popular culture. It was featured in the
following movies and TV shows, just to name a few: The Staten Island Ferry was
an important piece of 1988 Melanie Griffith, Harrison passage and Sigourney
Weaver in Mike Nichols ' new exemplary Working Girl.
In the 2017 film Spider-man: Homecoming, Spider-man and Iron
Man are working together in a crucial action scene to save one of the Staten
Island Ferry ships.