Pier 36 South Street: Your Comprehensive Guide to NYC’s Premier Waterfront Venue

Pier 36, located at 299 South Street in New York City, is a well-known waterfront venue, easily accessible and situated at the intersection of South Street and Montgomery Street, just off the FDR Drive. This guide provides detailed directions to help you reach Pier 36 South Street, whether you are arriving by subway or car.

Getting to Pier 36 South Street

Finding your way to Pier 36 is straightforward with multiple transportation options available. Below are detailed directions for both subway and car travel to ensure a smooth arrival at this vibrant NYC location.

Getting Here by Subway

For those using the subway, the F Train is your direct route to Pier 36 South Street.

1. Take the F Train to East Broadway Station.
2. Exit at the Rutgers St./Madison St. exit. Upon exiting the station, you will be on Rutgers Street.
3. Walk east on Rutgers Street towards the waterfront. Continue along Rutgers Street, heading in the direction of the water.
4. Turn left onto South Street, heading north. As you reach South Street, turn left and walk northwards.
5. Look for the Department of Sanitation. Continue on South Street until you see the Department of Sanitation building on your right. Pier 36 is located immediately adjacent to the north side of the Sanitation Department.

Driving Directions

Driving to Pier 36 South Street is convenient from various points in and around New York City. Here are directions based on your starting point:

From FDR Drive – Southbound

1. Take FDR Drive South to Exit 3, towards South St/Manhattan Bridge.
2. Stay straight onto FDR Drive. After taking the exit, remain on the access road which is still considered part of FDR Drive.
3. FDR Drive becomes South Street. As you continue, the access road merges and becomes South Street.
4. Pier 36 is at the intersection of South Street and Montgomery Street. Continue on South Street, and you will find Pier 36 located at the corner of South Street and Montgomery Street.

From FDR Drive – Northbound

1. Take South Street north (under the FDR highway). Do not take the entrance onto the FDR Drive itself. Instead, stay on South Street which runs underneath the elevated highway.
2. Pass the South Street Seaport. Continue north on South Street, going past the historic South Street Seaport.
3. Continue under the Manhattan Bridge. Proceed further north under the Manhattan Bridge. You will see Pathmark on your left side.
4. Look for the Department of Sanitation on your right. Keep driving until you spot the Department of Sanitation building on your right.
5. Turn right at the intersection of South Street and Montgomery Street. At the next traffic light, which is the intersection of South Street and Montgomery Street, make a right turn for Pier 36. The entrance to FDR Drive northbound will be directly in front of you at this traffic light.

From New Jersey Turnpike

1. Proceed to Exit 14C (Holland Tunnel).
2. Go through the Holland Tunnel.
3. Take EXIT 5 on the left toward Canal St East. After exiting the tunnel, take the first exit on the left.
4. Turn slight right onto Laight St.
5. Turn slight right onto Canal St.
6. Turn right onto Bowery.
7. Bowery becomes Chatham Sq. Bowery will eventually turn into Chatham Square.
8. Turn left onto E Broadway.
9. Turn right onto Samuel Dickstein Plz.
10. Turn slight left onto Montgomery St.
11. Turn right onto South St.
12. Arrive at Pier 36. Pier 36 will be on your right, located at the intersection of South Street and Montgomery Street.

From the George Washington Bridge

1. After leaving GW Bridge, take Harlem River Drive exit, Exit 2, towards FDR Drive.
2. Proceed onto the Harlem River Drive which connects/merges into FDR Drive S. The Harlem River Drive will merge into the FDR Drive Southbound.
3. Take FDR Drive South to Exit 3, towards South St/ Manhattan Bridge.
4. At the light at the bottom of the ramp – turn left and proceed under the highway. At the end of the exit ramp and traffic light, turn left, going underneath the highway overpass.
5. Pier 36 is directly in front of you. Pier 36 will be immediately visible and accessible after turning left. It is located at the intersection of South Street and Montgomery Street.

From Lincoln Tunnel to New York City

1. Proceed through the Lincoln Tunnel.
2. Stay straight to go onto Dyer Avenue. After exiting the tunnel, continue straight onto Dyer Avenue.
3. Turn Left at West 34th Street.
4. Merge onto FDR South to Battery Park. Enter the FDR Drive southbound at 34th Street.
5. Take Exit 3, towards South St/Manhattan Bridge.
6. Stay straight to go onto FDR Drive. After taking the exit, remain on the access road.
7. FDR Drive becomes South Street. The access road will merge into South Street.
8. Pier 36 is at the intersection of South Street and Montgomery Street. Continue on South Street until you reach the intersection with Montgomery Street, where Pier 36 is located.

From Queens & Long Island

1. Take the L.I.E. to the Midtown Tunnel/Manhattan.
2. After Midtown Tunnel, Turn left on East 34th Street. After exiting the Midtown Tunnel, make a left turn onto East 34th Street.
3. Merge onto FDR South to Battery Park. Enter the FDR Drive southbound at 34th Street.
4. Take Exit 3, towards South St/Manhattan Bridge.
5. Stay straight to go onto FDR Drive. Remain on the access road after the exit.
6. FDR Drive becomes South Street. The access road will merge into South Street.
7. Pier 36 is located at the intersection of South Street and Montgomery Street. Continue along South Street to find Pier 36 at the corner of Montgomery Street.

With these detailed directions, reaching Pier 36 South Street for your next event or visit will be a breeze. Whether you choose the efficient subway system or prefer driving, Pier 36 is readily accessible.

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