Is NYC Ferry Shuttle Bus free?

Free Shuttle Bus ***At all pick-ups other than East 34th Street, the shuttle operates on a 'Flag Down Service' only. You may hail the shuttle like you would a taxi at any of the listed shuttle stops. Please note that shuttle operations are subject to traffic delays.



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About bus fares OMNY is accepted on all New York City buses. Fares can also be paid with a MetroCard, coins, or SingleRide ticket. Some buses are fare-free: Q70-LaGuardia Link to and from LaGuardia Airport.

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Fare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses: $2.90. Express buses cost $7. Tap to pay your fare with your contactless credit/debit card, smartphone, or OMNY card, or pay with a MetroCard.

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Putting buses on ferries is pretty common. It's just more convenient. All the luggage can stay on the bus and everyone can just reboard the bus as the ferry arrives, rather than having to walk off the ferry to a big parking lot, find the right bus, wait for everyone to arrive, etc...

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Brisbane City Council's CityHopper is a free inner-city ferry service on the Brisbane River. You can hop on and off the CityHopper at seven stops between North Quay and Sydney Street, New Farm.

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The CityCats are a paid service delivering passengers to most stops on the route, while the smaller vessels service the Cross River ferry and the free to ride CityHopper.

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Staten Island Ferry The ferry route brings you directly across New York Harbor and right by the statue and Ellis Island. Pros: Of all the free options, the ferry has the best and closest view of the statue.

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Staten Island Ferry It makes dozens of trips a day, leaving every 20-30 minutes. Since the service is completely free, this is a great option for viewing the Statue of Liberty up close. The ferry route brings you directly across New York Harbor and right by the statue and Ellis Island.

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Walk-on passengers and bicycles Walk to the ferry terminal and show your ticket or purchase one. When the ferry is ready to board, follow employee instructions and have your ticket ready to scan at the turnstiles. You will walk across a ramp to board the ferry. There is indoor and outdoor seating.

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The free routes are:
  • the Q4 bus in Queens.
  • the B60 bus in Brooklyn.
  • the M116 bus in Manhattan.
  • the Bx18 bus in the Bronx.
  • the S46 and the S96 buses, which count as one route, on Staten Island.


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Tap your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, or wearable device at the OMNY reader as you enter. On local, limited, and express buses, you must enter and use the reader at the front door.

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