Iconic to New York City and no stranger to movie scenes, talk show backdrops and morning commutes, the ferry on Staten Island is a popular choice of transportation for residents and visitors alike. Over 21 million people per year travel via the ferry between the boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island. A municipal service since 1905, the ferry operates 24 hours a day; 365 days a year so traveling on your time in the big city is a breeze. The ferry is as accessible as it is on time, boasting a 96 percent on-time performance rate!On the Manhattan side of the ferry’s 5.2 mile run is the Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal with convenient access to subways, buses, taxis and bicycle routes.
Although New York has many scenic areas, Whitehall Terminal itself has panoramic views of its own. View the harbor and lower Manhattan from the top of the escalators or the majestic Statue of Liberty through the terminal’s tall windows. If you’re waiting for the ferry or are looking for things to do in New York, check out Staten Island’s Downtown. The community of St. George has restaurants and museums like the Staten Island Museum. If St. George is your destination, head to the St. George Theatre or catch a ball game at the Yankee Stadium! Once an 18th century ferry service between Staten Island and New York City, there is so much history to be learned and vistas to be seen via the Staten Island Ferry.
Hotels around the terminal are conveniently located so you can stroll around the island or easily access the ferry to enjoy the fast-pace of New York City. When you book with Choice Hotels near Staten Island Ferry, we make it easy for you to relax and get back to your day in a New York minute. Book online now!