Edgewater ferry schedule and guide
NY Waterway runs the Edgewater ferry across the Hudson River from Edgewater, New Jersey, to Midtown West/Pier 79 in Manhattan. The Edgewater ferry runs on weekdays only. The Edgewater ferry landing has no public parking, so riders arrive on foot, by bus or by drop-off.
Schedule up to date as of October 26, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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Edgewater ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from October 12, 2026 to December 31, 2027.
Departures from Edgewater, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:05 AM1 | Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 6:45 AM1 | Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 7:25 AM1 | Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 8:05 AM1 | Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 8:45 AM | Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 9:25 AM1 | Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 4:30 PM | Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 5:10 PM | Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 5:50 PM | Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 6:30 PM | Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 7:10 PM | Midtown West/Pier 79 |
- Also calls at Port Imperial
Departures from Midtown West/Pier 79, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:25 AM | Edgewater |
| 7:05 AM | Edgewater |
| 7:45 AM | Edgewater |
| 8:25 AM | Edgewater |
| 9:05 AM | Edgewater |
| 4:10 PM1 | Edgewater |
| 4:50 PM1 | Edgewater |
| 5:30 PM1 | Edgewater |
| 6:10 PM | Edgewater |
| 6:50 PM1 | Edgewater |
| 7:30 PM1 | Edgewater |
- Also calls at Port Imperial
No service
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on December 25, 2026.
Edgewater ferry fares
| Fare type | Edgewater to Midtown West/Pier 79 |
|---|---|
| One-way fares | |
| Adult | $12.50 |
| Child 6 to 11 | $8.50 |
| Child 5 and under, two per paying adult | Free |
| Multi-trip tickets | |
| 10-trip ticket | $115.50 |
| Monthly pass | $391.00 |
| Bicycles | |
| Bicycle | Free |
- NY Waterway adds a 6% fuel surcharge to Edgewater to Midtown West/Pier 79 fares.
Edgewater ferry details
| Operator | NY Waterway |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | About 20 minutes from Edgewater to Midtown West/Pier 79, in NY Waterway's timetable |
| Payment | Ticket vending machine at the Edgewater ferry landing, which takes cash, credit and debit cards, or the NY Waterway app. All ticket sales are final. |
| Bicycles | Bicycles, e-bikes and scooters ride free. |
| Pets | Service animals, police dogs and small pets in carry-on travel cages only |
| Accessibility | NY Waterway lists the Edgewater ferry landing as accessible. |
Edgewater riders bound for Brookfield Place or Wall Street/Pier 11 change boats at Port Imperial in Weehawken. The Edgewater ferry stops at Port Imperial on the way to Midtown West/Pier 79 to let those riders off.
Edgewater ferry landing parking and directions
The Edgewater ferry landing is at 989 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020, at the Edgewater Marina where Route 5 meets River Road. The Edgewater ferry landing is about 1.5 miles south of the George Washington Bridge, next to the Admiral's Walk condominiums.
The Edgewater ferry landing has no public parking, only drop-off and pick-up.
Bus and shuttle to the Edgewater ferry landing
NJ Transit buses 158 and 188 serve the Edgewater ferry landing. NY Waterway runs a free weekday bus between Port Imperial and Edgewater along River Road. Edgewater, Cliffside Park and Fort Lee run free shuttle buses for their own residents at commuter times.
Driving to the Edgewater ferry landing
From the north and west, drivers take I-95 or the New Jersey Turnpike toward the George Washington Bridge. Drivers leave at exit 73 for Route 67 and Fort Lee and keep right at the fork. Bruce Reynolds Boulevard is a left turn, and Bigler Street is a right turn after it.
Drivers turn left onto Main Street, which becomes River Road. The Edgewater ferry landing is about 1.2 miles along River Road.
Edgewater ferry FAQs
Where is the Edgewater ferry?
The Edgewater ferry landing is at 989 River Road, Edgewater, NJ 07020, at the Edgewater Marina where Route 5 meets River Road.
Is there parking at the Edgewater ferry?
The Edgewater ferry landing has no public parking, only drop-off and pick-up. NJ Transit buses 158 and 188 serve the landing.
Does the Edgewater ferry go downtown?
The Edgewater ferry goes to Midtown West/Pier 79. Riders bound for Brookfield Place or Wall Street/Pier 11 change boats at Port Imperial in Weehawken.
Does the Edgewater ferry run on weekends?
The Edgewater ferry runs on weekdays only. On weekends, NY Waterway runs ferries to Midtown West/Pier 79 from Port Imperial in Weehawken.
How much is the Edgewater ferry?
The Edgewater ferry fares table on this page lists the one-way, 10-trip and monthly fares. NY Waterway adds a fuel surcharge to its posted fares, and children 5 and under ride free, two for each paying adult.
More New Jersey ferries
- Weehawken ferry, from Port Imperial and Lincoln Harbor
- Hoboken ferry
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