Do you have to pay a toll to go to Staten Island?

Tolls are charged for driving both ways on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge (Staten Island-bound and Brooklyn-bound) You can get a discounted toll rate if you are a Staten Island resident by getting a toll tag account.



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Refer to this step by step process to sign up for an E-ZPass:
  1. Go to the E-ZPass website.
  2. Select “Sign Up Now”
  3. Choose which state you live in.
  4. Choose, “Click here to enroll online”
  5. Fill out the form and apply.
  6. You will receive your tags and account profile in 5-7 days.


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E-ZPass tolls for automobiles on what the MTA calls major crossings — the Verrazzano, Whitestone, Throgs Neck and RFK/Triborough bridges and the Queens Midtown and Hugh L. Carey Brooklyn Battery tunnels — will go up about 6%, to $6.94 from the current charge of $6.55.

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The only reason that I can see tolls being so expensive in the NYC area is that New York and New Jersey governments use them as a source of general revenue. With so many drivers having no choice but to take bridges and tunnels to get to work, that's quite a considerable revenue stream.

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Without E-ZPass The bill for your tolls will be mailed to the registered vehicle owner. You can pay this bill by mail, on the phone or in person, using a check, credit card, bank account or cash. Visit the Tolls by Mail site or call 1-844-826-8400 for more information. Go to the Tolls by Mail site.

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As of August 20, 2023, fares increased to the following amounts: Subways, local buses, and Staten Island Railway: $2.90 (Reduced Fare: $1.45) Single ride (only sold at subway vending machines): $3.25. Unlimited 7-day MetroCard: $34 (Reduced Fare: $17)

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The toll is only charged when crossing into New York City. There are no tolls charged when leaving New York City. To learn more about tolls, click here. E-ZPass users receive a discount off the cash toll, which varies by time of day.

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Verrazano Bridge, NY, now is the most expensive in the country. The MTA (owner of the bridge) can charge whatever it wants. Just as with anything that costs money, if you don't like the price, don't use the bridge. There are other ways to get in and out of Staten Island and Brooklyn.

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Yes, there are routes you can take from New Jersey to New York that avoid tolls, but they might be longer in terms of travel time. For example, you could consider using alternate roads like local streets and state highways instead of major toll roads like the George Washington Bridge or the Lincoln Tunnel.

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