How do you get a car to Staten Island?

Connected to Manhattan via the Staten Island Ferry running across New York Harbor and transporting passengers for free, make sure you include this island of adventure in your travel plan. It can also be reached by car crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from $74, or with a professional private driver from $114.



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The Staten Island Ferry provides service every day, year-round. It is free to ride the ferry. Travel time in either direction between St. George and Whitehall is approximately 25 minutes.

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Staten Island is not served by the New York Subway System but does have the Staten Island Railway, bus routes, and a ferry. Navigating Staten Island's public transport can be relatively simple and affordable for solo travelers or small groups.

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NYC DOT operates the Staten Island Ferry, providing free service between Staten Island and Lower Manhattan every day of the week, year-round.

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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 put cars on the ferry would require a major security checkpoint, DeSimone said. It's not as simple as just driving down here, there's a whole bevy of regulations the Coast Guard would require. Vehicles haven't been allowed on the Staten Island Ferry since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

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Eliminating the ferry fare was seen as an action to standardize Staten Islanders' MetroCard fares with those of commuters in other boroughs. Despite the fact that the ferry fare had netted $6 million in annual revenue for the city, its abolition only cost the city about $1 million.

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Staten Island is most well-known for its green park spaces, museums and historical buildings. It is often considered the “borough of parks” because of its numerous natural spaces. Notable parks include Clove Lakes, High Rock Park, Greenbelt and Lemon Creek Park.

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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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Ferries depart from Manhattan's Whitehall Terminal and travel to Staten Island's St. George Terminal. From Hoboken or Jersey City, take the PATH train to the World Trade Center Station. You can then hop on the 1 train to South Ferry or the R or W train to Whitehall and take a short walk to the ferry terminal.

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Operated by MTA, the Times Square to Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal subway service departs from Times Sq-42 St and arrives in South Ferry. Typically 1470 subways run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

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Fares – All MTA New York City Transit trains (subways and Staten Island Railway) and local buses (including Limited-Stop and +SelectBusService buses at MetroCard® fare collection machines) accept MetroCard. MetroCard® may be purchased at vending machines located at St George terminal and at Tompkinsville station.

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The Ferry operates between the St. George Terminal on Staten Island and the Whitehall Terminal in Lower Manhattan. The trip is about 25 minutes. The Ferry ride is free.

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BEST VIEW: Hands down, the best view on land is from atop One World Observatory. Located in the southern most part of Manhattan, it's the closest observation deck to the Statue of Liberty, giving you the most intimate view possible from land.

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