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Staten Island, NY

Staten Island is the southernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. It is separated from New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull and from the rest of New York by New York Bay.

Type CityPopulation 495,747

Why go

  • Borough and county in New York, US.

History

Staten Island is the southernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. It is separated from New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull and from the rest of New York by New York Bay. With a population of 495,747 in the 2020 census, Staten Island is the least populated borough but the third largest in land area at 58.5 sq mi (152 km2). It is the least densely populated and most suburban borough of the city. The borough is coextensive with Richmond County, one of the 62 counties of New York state, and includes the southernmost point of the state.

Where to stay

hotel · wi-fi · 636 86th Street, Brooklyn, 11228 · ihg.com
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hotel · wi-fi · 8315 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, 11209 · bestwestern.com
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hotel · wi-fi · 535 North Gannon Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · wyndhamhotels.com
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hotel · 1747 Paterson Street, Rahway, 07065-5617 · bestwestern.com
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hotel · 1275 Route 1 and 9 South, Avenel, 07001 · choicehotels.com
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hotel · 87 International Boulevard, Elizabeth, 07201 · marriott.com
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hotel · 95 International Boulevard, Elizabeth, 07201 · hilton.com
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hotel · 45 International Boulevard, Elizabeth, 07201 · extendedstayamerica.com
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hotel · 100 International Boulevard, Elizabeth, 07201 · hilton.com
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hotel · 501 West Edgar Road, Linden, 07036 · hilton.com
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hotel · 1128 Spring Street, Elizabeth, 07201 · ihg.com
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hotel · 667 East Milton Avenue, Rahway, 07065 · hilton.com
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hotel · 83 International Boulevard, Elizabeth, 07201 · marriott.com
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hotel · 969 US 1, Avenel, 07001 · wyndhamhotels.com
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hotel · air conditioning · 30 Minue Street, Carteret, 07008 · hotelexecutivesuites.com
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hotel · wi-fi · 408 North Path Road · navy-lodge.com
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hotel · 290 Wild Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · marriott.com
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motel · 1274 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10305 · hylaninn.com
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1100 South Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 · hilton.com
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hotel · 853 Spring Street, Elizabeth, 07201
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hotel · 1000 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, 07008
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hotel · 1000 Spring Street
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310 Wild Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 · choicehotels.com
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300 Wild Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314 · choicehotels.com
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hotel · 1065 East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, 07201
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hotel · 2520 East Edgar Road, Linden
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guest house · 92 Taylor Street, Staten Island, 10310 · victorianbedandbreakfast.net
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2 Maplewood Ave, Keansburg, NJ 07734
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hotel · 1403 Irving Street, Rahway, 07065
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motel · wi-fi · 1 Rodgers Street, Avenel, 07001 · loopinn.com
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motel · 1360 US Highway 1, Rahway, 07065-5612 · wyndhamhotels.com
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motel · 1650 US 1 South, Rahway, 07065 · choicehotels.com
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apartment · 8 Navy Pier Ct, 10304
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Restaurants & places to go

Latin American, Colombian, Coffee Shop, Bakery, Restaurant · The Official Empanada of the New York Red Bulls Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-20:00 Features:… · brisasempanadas.com
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Empanada, Latin American, Colombian, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Juice, Fast Food · The Official Empanada of the New York Red Bulls Opening hours: Mo-Su… · brisasempanadas.com
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American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-24:00 Features: step-free access · 2722 Veterans Road West, Staten Island, 10309 · restaurants.applebees.com
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Pretzel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-17:00 · auntieannes.com
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00 · 77 Richmond Hill Road, Staten Island, 10314 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
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Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1650 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · bubbakoos.com
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Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We,Su 11:00-24:00, Th-Sa 11:00-25:00 · 1447 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · buffalowildwings.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1680 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · bk.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:30-19:00; Fr-Sa 08:30-19:45; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 2655 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · chick-fil-a.com
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00 · 1497 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · chilis.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-02:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 172 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, 10306 · pizza.dominos.com
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Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 9243 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, 11209 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
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Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 06:30-22:00; Fr 06:30-24:00; Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-22:00 · 935 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · restaurants.ihop.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 2795 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · jerseymikes.com
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Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 11:00-20:30 Features: takeaway · 416 86th Street, Brooklyn, 11209 · pandaexpress.com
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AçAí, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 2655 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · playabowls.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:30-21:00; Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:00-20:30 Features: takeaway · 9202 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, 11209 · starbucks.com
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Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 1650 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · locations.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
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Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 13:00-21:00 · 1919 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, 10305 · cafebellavita.com
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Cuban, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su,Mo 14:00-22:00, Tu,We 11:00-23:30, Th 11:00-24:00, Fr 11:00-25:00, Sa 12:00-25:00 · 1467 Main Street, Rahway, 07065 · cubanu.com
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Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 1828 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, 10305 · grandsaharagrill.com
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German, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 4254 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, 10309 · killmeyers.com
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Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 45 Page Avenue, Staten Island · lailarestaurant.com
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Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 14:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · malonesch.com
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Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 262F Arden Avenue, 10312 · buddyscafeandplayplace1.com
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Sicilian, Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:30-20:30; Su 11:30-16:00 · amunibrooklyn.com
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Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:30-21:30; Fr 16:30-22:30; Sa 16:00- 22:30; Su 15:00-21:00 · 8812 4th Avenue, 11209 · partyonthegrill.com
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Yemeni, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00 · asal-yn.com
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 1430 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, 10314 · avocadosushinyc.com
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Bagel, Breakfast, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-20:30 · 8002 3rd Avenue, 11209 · bagelboyonline.com
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Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 12:00-21:30; Th-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 4018 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, 10308 · banhmigos10308.com
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Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 · bayridgediner.net
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Health Food, Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-20:30; Sa-Su 09:00-20:00 · thebayabar.com
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options, halal · eatbombaygrill.com
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Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-16:00,17:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 7803 3rd Avenue, 11209 · comeonthaicuisine.com
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Hong Kong, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We,Fr-Su 11:00-20:45 · enoodle.nyc
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Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 · 2220 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, 10303 · elsaboramiperu.com
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Brunch, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr-Su 08:00-23:00 · 4553 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island, 10309 · floresbrunchny.com
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Poke, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30 · 310 74th Street, 11209 · greenpoke310.com
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Tacos, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00 · 412 Forest Avenue, Staten Island · hobrahtacos.com
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Argentinian, Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 16:00-22:00, Tu-Th 12:00-22:00, Fr 12:00-23:00, Sa 11:30-23:00, Su 11:30-22:00 · 9226 4th Avenue · iguazubarbistro.com
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Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We, Th 16:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-23:00; Su 15:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · kampostaverna.com
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Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 14:00-21:00 · 3921 Amboy Road, Staten Island, 10308 · lacandelasi.com
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Sri Lankan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 12:30-15:00,17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:30-21:30 · 668 Bay Street, Staten Island, 10304 · lakruwanarestaurant.com
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Lebanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-22:00, Sa 12:00-01:00, Su 12:00-22:00 · 8221 5th Avenue, 11209 · lesajjbk.com
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405 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 20 mi to the centre
New York, NY, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 74 airlines (Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, US Airways…) · direct flights to 162 destinations incl. London, New Orleans, Paris, Milano, Barcelona… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 74 airlines, 162 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 7.4 mi to the centre
Newark, NJ, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 35 airlines (United Airlines, Lufthansa Cargo, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 153 destinations incl. London, Atlanta, Brussels, New Orleans, Amsterdam… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 35 airlines, 153 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 20 mi to the centre
New York, NY, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 15 airlines (Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines…) · direct flights to 70 destinations incl. Atlanta, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 15 airlines, 70 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) 20 mi to the centre
Morristown, NJ, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Cincinnati, Cincinnati (OpenFlights route data).
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Teterboro Airport (TEB) 19 mi to the centre
Teterboro, NJ, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (T.J. Air) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Nantucket (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Linden Airport (LDJ) 5.5 mi to the centre
Linden, NJ, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Getting there by ferry

Future Carteret Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 3.4 mi from the centre
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St. George
Ferry terminal · 5.8 mi from the centre · NYCDOT
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St. George Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.8 mi from the centre
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Port Liberty Cruise Terminal
Ferry terminal · 7 mi from the centre
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NYC Ferry - Bay Ridge
Ferry terminal · 7 mi from the centre · NYC Ferry
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65th Street Transfer Bridge
Ferry terminal · 7.5 mi from the centre · New York New Jersey Rail
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South Amboy - Brookfield Place - Midtown / West 39th Street
Ferry route · NY Waterway
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Belford - Battery Maritime Building
Ferry route · Seastreak
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Belford – Brookfield Place
Ferry route · Seastreak
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Brookfield Place – Belford
Ferry route · Seastreak
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Belford – Paulus Hook
Ferry route · Seastreak
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Paulus Hook – Belford
Ferry route · Seastreak
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Belford – West 39th Street
Ferry route · Seastreak
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West 39th Street – Belford
Ferry route · Seastreak
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Staten Island, NY — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Future Carteret Ferry Terminal, 3.4 mi); routes include South Amboy - Brookfield Place - Midtown / West 39th Street, Belford - Battery Maritime Building, Belford – Brookfield Place.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Staten Island, NY. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus, Rail · New Jersey · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus, Metro · New York City, New York · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus, Rail · New Jersey · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

Rail operator
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.

Tours & experiences