Block Island Ferry
The Block Island Ferry's first floor is a parking lot for motor vehicles, so people can drive them on and off the ferry.
You can catch a ferry to Block Island from two states: Rhode Island and Connecticut. Ferries typically depart from Point Judith and Newport in Rhode Island, as well as from New London in Connecticut. These routes provide access to the island, which is a popular destination for visitors.
That would be Block Island located approx. 13 miles from the Rhode Island coast. It is about an hour ferry ride from the town of Galilee on Rhode Island's southern mainland to New Shoreham, the only municipality that occupies Block Island.
Staten Island Ferry was created in 1817.
Inter-Island Ferry Authority was created in 1998.
No, there is no direct ferry service from Point Judith to Nantucket. Travelers typically take a ferry from Point Judith to Block Island or drive to a nearby location, like Hyannis or Falmouth, where they can catch a ferry to Nantucket. Always check current schedules and routes, as services may change.
Picton ferry
The Staten Island Ferry has been free since 1997.
The Interislander ferry is a ferry that travels between the New Zealand North and South Island. The two ports that the ferry service connects are Wellington on the North Island and Picton on the South Island.
No, cars cannot go on the Staten Island Ferry. The ferry is designed to transport passengers and bicycles only. However, there are other ferry services, such as the Staten Island–Bayonne ferry, that allow vehicles. For car transportation to and from Staten Island, drivers typically use the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
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.