In fact, the only time you will get a glimpse of the Atlantic is when you are nearing Staten Island and looking past the Verazzano Bridge, and even there you will be very far away. Our Endorsement By all means, take the trip. We found that the ferry is one of the most cosmopolitan places in New York. If you have a car and want to take it to Staten Island, the ferry is your best bet. Your only other alternative is the Verazzano Bridge, but quite frankly, if you are in lower Manhattan, taking the bridge will involve a long trip through Brooklyn.
Ferries leave roughly every half hour during the day, and every hour late at night.
The car boat schedule is not as regular and may vary from day to day. You can also take the N or R to Whitehall Street. Copyright 1995-2001 by Danvic Publications, Inc.