Staten Island Ferry - Whitehall Terminal

The Staten Island Ferry provides regular, no-cost passenger service between Manhattan and Staten Island, operating between the Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan and St. George Terminal on Staten Island and carrying commuters and tourists daily. The ferry route offers close views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Lower Manhattan skyline, making it a popular, functional landmark for both transit and sightseeing. The Whitehall Terminal at 4 Whitehall Street is the primary Manhattan departure point and has been rebuilt and modernized multiple times while continuing to serve as a major transportation hub. The service is operated by the Staten Island Ferry division of the New York City Department of Transportation.