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Welcome to the Staten Island Ferry

The Staten Island Ferry, one of the last operating ferry systems in New York, transported people between Manhattan and its surrounding boroughs long before bridges were introduced. The northern shores of Staten Island were littered with piers, competing ferry companies vied for a place in the busy waters. Today, the Staten Island Ferry provides almost 22 million people with ferry service annually: taking almost 70,000 passengers daily between St George on Staten Island and Whitehall Street in Manhattan. The ferry is the only non-vehicular mode of transport between Staten Island and Manhattan. The New York City Department of Transportation is responsible for the maintenance of the ten-vessel fleet along with numerous facilities including the St George and Whitehall terminals in Staten Island and Manhattan respectively ...Read More

Announcements

  • 4 Boat 15 minute rush hour service is back.
  • The Staten Island Ferry is a free service provided by the City of New York. Be aware of scammers trying to sell tickets.

Additional Information

LOST & FOUND

The Ferry's Lost and Found Office is open Monday through...

FREE WIFI

Free WiFi services are available in each terminal and also on all...

PETS

Pets, other than service animals as defined by the Americans with...

SECURITY

All passengers are subject to random screening by NYPD and K9...

ACCESSIBILITY

Both terminals are equipped with escalators and elevators...

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STATEN ISLAND FERRY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND TRIP TIPS

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does the Ferry operate?

The Ferry runs 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. More frequent service, (every 15 or 20 minutes,) is provided on the weekdays during the rush hours of 6:00AM- 9:30AM and 3:30PM-8:00PM, with 30-minute service to follow. On weekends, service is provided every 30 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays. Check the Schedules for more information.

Where does the Ferry travel to?

The Staten Island Ferry travels between the St. George Ferry Terminal in Staten Island and the Whitehall Ferry Terminal (also known as South Ferry) in Manhattan.

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Pleasant Trip Tips

During rush hour trips the boats are packed with commuters going to or returning home from work. This is not the best time to take a leisurely ride on the ferry. These trips are clearly marked on the schedule with yellow highlighting. Bringing large tourist groups on board during these trips will make it difficult for visitors to enjoy our great city and enjoy the ride. Please plan accordingly.

At the Kiss and Ride drop off for the Staten Island Ferry please pull over to the right when dropping off or picking up passengers. Do not block the lane for other vehicles. Also be aware of all posted speed limits and stop signs. Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks.

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