No, the Staten Island Ferry is free (there is no fare for passengers) both ways, from Manhattan to Staten Island and from Staten Island to Manhattan. The Staten Island Ferry has been free since 1997.
The Staten Island Ferry has been free since 1997.
The Staten Island Ferry operates at an annual cost of approximately $100 million. This expense covers personnel, maintenance, fuel, and other operational costs. Despite these costs, the ferry service is free for passengers, funded by taxpayer dollars and managed by the NYC Department of Transportation. The service provides vital transportation between Staten Island and Manhattan.
$300
it starts from about $950 to fairly $1,800
$52 round trip through Staten Island
If you have a Staten Island Resident token, the toll is $7.72. With a Staten Island Resident E-ZPass, the toll is $5.76. For Staten Island residents who are carpooling, the toll is $2.68. These are the new tolls, effective December 30, 2010.
$76
The cost of a Ferry ride will vary depending on your location on this wonderful planet.
If you are taking the ferry and the tour the fare is $20.00 for Adults. If you are taking the ferry only (and are just going to walk around the island) then it is $12.00.
$72,000 to buy or $800 monthly to rent
Queens is significantly larger than Staten Island in terms of land area. Queens covers approximately 108.7 square miles, making it the largest borough in New York City, while Staten Island has an area of about 57.5 square miles. This means Queens is roughly 1.9 times larger than Staten Island.
When heading towards Staten Island on I-278 you must cross the Goethals Bridge. The toll for this bridge for passenger cars is 6 dollars.