Boat & ferry · New York
Staten Island Ferry: free entry days, tickets & hours
City-run commuter ferry between Lower Manhattan and Staten Island, passing the Statue of Liberty and harbor views; always free.
Independent guide, not the official SI Ferry website. Official links are under Sources.
SI Ferry is free to enter.
- Open today 00:00–24:00.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree ride for everyone, every day, around the clock | everyone | — | No |
Free vs paid
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Staten Island Ferry
Free ride for everyone, every day, around the clock.
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Official prices
SI Ferry ticket prices
| Fare — No ticket needed; the foot-passenger fare was abolished in 1997. | $0 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 00:00–24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 00:00–24:00 |
| Wed | 00:00–24:00 |
| Thu | 00:00–24:00 |
| Fri | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sat | 00:00–24:00 |
| Sun | 00:00–24:00 |
Runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; every 15-20 minutes in weekday rush hours, otherwise about every 30 minutes. Crossing takes about 25 minutes.
Whitehall Ferry Terminal, 4 South Street, New York, NY 10004, USA
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Sources
Where this comes from
- nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/staten-island-ferry.shtml · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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