How do I get a Staten Island E-ZPass?

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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Thursday's vote marks the first toll increase on Port Authority crossings since January 2020, when the cash-by-mail toll increased from $15 to $16, with the E-ZPass peak hours toll increasing from $12.50 to $13.75 and the E-ZPass non-peak hours toll increasing from $10.50 to $11.75.

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To get to Staten Island by car, there are three bridges from New Jersey and one bridge from Brooklyn. They all charge a toll. Therfore, it is not possible to drive to Staten Island without paying a toll.

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Not only is E-ZPass the best way to travel, but you can also save over 20%* on tolls at the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing. *Applies to accounts at the E-ZPass New York and New Jersey Customer Service Centers only.

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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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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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If you're only looking for a single transponder, Delaware and New Hampshire are still your best options, if you plan to stay in the area for more than three years. Military families may consider purchasing a tag from West Virginia, which includes a $5 annual fee, but account minimums are low.

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