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Staten Island Ferry
STAT-en EYE-lund FAIR-ee
Local meaning
The city-operated passenger ferry route between Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan and St. George Terminal on Staten Island.
The Staten Island Ferry is both a daily transportation link and a globally recognized harbor ride. It operates separately from NYC Ferry, carries passengers across New York Harbor, and is commonly referenced simply as the ferry when the route is clear from context.
Example in context
- “Take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall to St. George.”
How it is used
A specific New York City Department of Transportation ferry service.
neutral, civic, practical
commuting, borough travel, visitor directions
A specific New York City Department of Transportation ferry service.
Schedules, terminal procedures, bicycle rules, and security requirements should be checked through official information.
Spelling and scope
A specific New York City Department of Transportation ferry service.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Staten Island Ferry part of NYC Ferry?
No. It is a separate city-operated route.
Why do people call it just the ferry?
Within a Staten Island or Lower Manhattan context, the intended route is often obvious.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Staten Island FerryNew York City Department of Transportation
Official city information for the Whitehall–St. George ferry route.