๐ŸŸข North Ferry

North Ferry Schedule
Greenport โ†” Shelter Island

Year-round service between 3rd Street Greenport and Shelter Island. Cash or check only โ€” no credit cards onboard.

~5 min

Crossing Time

5:00 am

First Boat Daily

11:45 pm

Last Boat Off-Season

1:00 am

Last Fri-Sat Summer

365

Days a Year

Schedules

North Ferry Times

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Summer Schedule

Memorial Day โ€“ Labor Day

First departure5:00 am
FrequencyEvery 10โ€“20 min
Last boat Sunโ€“Thu11:45 pm
Last boat Friโ€“Sat1:00 am
๐Ÿ”ฅ Friday afternoons can mean 45โ€“60 min waits. Arrive before 3 pm or after 7 pm.
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Off-Season Schedule

Labor Day โ€“ Memorial Day

First boat Monโ€“Fri5:00 am
First boat Satโ€“Sun5:30 am
FrequencyEvery 20โ€“30 min
Last boat daily11:45 pm
โœ… Off-season rarely more than one boat wait. No reservations needed โ€” ever.

Fares

North Ferry Ticket Prices

$16

Car One Way

Driver included

$26

Same-Day Return

Driver included

+$3

Per Passenger

Each way, up to 2

$3

Foot Passenger

Each way ยท token required

๐Ÿ’ต Cash or Check Only โ€” No Credit Cards Onboard

ATM available near the Greenport terminal ยท (631) 749-0139 ยท northferry.com

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Bring Cash or a Check

No credit or debit cards accepted. ATM on 3rd Street in Greenport near the terminal. Have your fare ready before joining the line.
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No Reservations Needed

First come, first served. In summer, Friday afternoons can be slow. The ferry runs continuously so waits rarely exceed 2โ€“3 boats even at peak.
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Two Separate Ferries

The North and South ferries are completely independent. Driving through the island? You need a separate ticket from each.

Also Need the South Ferry?

Sag Harbor (North Haven) โ†” Shelter Island โ€” separate company, separate ticket.

๐Ÿ”ต South Ferry Schedule โ†’

North Ferry Dock Location โ€” Greenport, NY

Dock address: 3rd Street, Greenport, NY 11944

The North Ferry dock is at the end of 3rd Street in Greenport village, right on the waterfront. Look for the ferry terminal signs as you approach.


Fastest Route Across Shelter Island โ€” North Ferry to South Ferry

Once you drive off the North Ferry on Shelter Island, it is a quick 10-minute drive across the island to the South Ferry dock. Follow Route 114 south โ€” it is the main road and the fastest route. The total distance is about 5 miles.

Tip: If you are passing through Shelter Island between the North Fork and the Hamptons, allow about 30 minutes total โ€” including both ferry crossings and the drive across the island.