You can take: 

The Staten Island Ferry or the NYC Ferry's St. George route. The Staten Island Ferry is free and operates between Staten Island and Manhattan's Lower Manhattan (Whitehall Terminal), while the NYC Ferry's St. George route is a paid service ($4.50) and runs between Staten Island and Manhattan's Midtown West and Battery Park City. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Staten Island Ferry:

• Free: There is no fare to ride. 

• Route: Connects St. George Terminal in Staten Island to Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan (Lower Manhattan). 

• Operator: Operated by the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT). 

• Frequency: Runs 24/7 with frequent service, especially during rush hours. 

• Travel Time: Approximately 25 minutes. 

• Capacity: Larger ferries, carrying between 1,107-5,200 passengers depending on the boat size. 

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NYC Ferry (St. George Route):

• Paid: A one-way ticket costs $4.50. 

• Route: Connects St. George Terminal in Staten Island to Midtown West (W. 39th Street) and Battery Park City in Manhattan. 

• Operator: Operated by NYC Ferry. 

• Frequency: Operates every 30-45 minutes depending on the time of day. 

• Travel Time: Approximately 35 minutes from Midtown West to St. George, shorter from Battery Park City. 

• Capacity: Smaller ferries, with 150-350 seats. 

• ONCE OFF THE FERRY WALK OVER TO THE INFORMATION BOX OFFICE ON THE WATERFRONT NEAR THE EMPIER OUTLETS I LOOK FOR BIG RED INFORMATION SIGN

• 75 RICHMOND TERRACE

• WATERFRONT BOX OFFICE​

• STATEN ISLAND NY 10301