Ferries from South Williamsburg

South Williamsburg's landing sits at the foot of Broadway under the Williamsburg Bridge, and its 216 active sailings say what it is for: 53 to DUMBO, 42 to Greenpoint, 13 to North Williamsburg. This is a Brooklyn-to-Brooklyn stop.

Where the boats go

• DUMBO / Fulton Ferry — about 11 minutes, 53 sailings.
• Greenpoint — about 10 minutes, 42 sailings.
• North Williamsburg — about 8 minutes, 13 sailings.

All NYC Ferry, on the East River route.

What the boat does that the subway does not

The subway lines out of Williamsburg run into Manhattan. Getting from here to Greenpoint or DUMBO by train means going in and coming back out, or a long bus. The ferry runs along the waterfront instead — the direction people actually want to go.

That is the whole design argument for the East River route, and this landing is where it is most obvious.

⚠ Two Williamsburg landings, eight minutes apart by water

North Williamsburg, at North 6th Street, is a separate stop — and note that it takes only 13 of this landing's sailings against DUMBO's 53. Both are "Williamsburg" in conversation and they are a serious walk apart on land.

Check which one your ticket or your directions name.

Where the landing is

At Schaefer Landing, off Kent Avenue at Broadway, beneath the Williamsburg Bridge. The J, M and Z trains at Marcy Avenue are a short walk inland.

Timing

Frequent enough through the day to turn up for, outside the ends of the day. Fares are separate from the subway with no transfer.