South Amboy ferry schedule and guide
NY Waterway runs the South Amboy ferry from South Amboy, New Jersey, to Wall Street/Pier 11, Brookfield Place and Midtown West/Pier 79 in Manhattan. The South Amboy ferry runs on weekday mornings and evenings for commuters. Parking at the South Amboy ferry terminal is free.
Schedule up to date as of October 26, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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South Amboy ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from October 12, 2026 to December 31, 2027.
Departures from South Amboy, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 5:35 AM | Brookfield Place and Wall Street/Pier 11 |
| 6:40 AM | Brookfield Place and Wall Street/Pier 11 |
| 7:45 AM | Wall Street/Pier 11, Brookfield Place and Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 8:45 AM | Wall Street/Pier 11, Brookfield Place and Midtown West/Pier 79 |
| 4:20 PM | Wall Street/Pier 11 and Brookfield Place |
| 5:20 PM | Wall Street/Pier 11 and Brookfield Place |
Departures from Wall Street/Pier 11, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:35 AM | South Amboy |
| 7:40 AM | South Amboy |
| 3:35 PM | South Amboy |
| 4:35 PM | South Amboy |
| 5:15 PM | Brookfield Place |
| 6:15 PM | Brookfield Place |
Departures from Brookfield Place, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:25 AM | Wall Street/Pier 11 |
| 7:30 AM | Wall Street/Pier 11 |
| 3:25 PM | Wall Street/Pier 11 and South Amboy |
| 4:25 PM | Wall Street/Pier 11 and South Amboy |
| 5:30 PM | South Amboy |
| 6:30 PM | South Amboy |
Departures from Midtown West/Pier 79, Mondays through Fridays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 3:10 PM | Brookfield Place, Wall Street/Pier 11 and South Amboy |
| 4:10 PM | Brookfield Place, Wall Street/Pier 11 and South Amboy |
No service
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on December 25, 2026.
South Amboy ferry fares
| Fare type | South Amboy to any stop |
|---|---|
| One-way fares | |
| Adult | $18.00 |
| Child 11 and under, two per paying adult | Free |
| Multi-trip tickets | |
| 10-trip ticket | $165.00 |
| 40-trip ticket | $600.00 |
| Monthly pass | $588.00 |
| Bicycles | |
| Bicycle | Free |
- NY Waterway adds a 5.55% fuel surcharge to South Amboy fares (5.56% to Brookfield Place).
South Amboy ferry details
| Operator | NY Waterway |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | About 55 minutes from South Amboy to Wall Street/Pier 11 and about 70 minutes to Midtown West/Pier 79, in NY Waterway's timetable |
| Payment | Ticket office at the South Amboy ferry terminal, 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 South Amboy ferry terminal as accessible. |
South Amboy riders transfer free at Brookfield Place to NY Waterway ferries for Weehawken, Hoboken and Jersey City. At Midtown West/Pier 79, NY Waterway's free shuttle buses run to 57th, 50th, 42nd and 34th streets and Lower Manhattan.
South Amboy ferry terminal parking and directions
The South Amboy ferry terminal is at 100 Radford Ferry Road, South Amboy, NJ 08879. The South Amboy ferry terminal has a ticket office and a free parking lot.
Train stations are nearby, and NY Waterway runs free local shuttle buses to and from the South Amboy ferry terminal.
South Amboy ferry FAQs
How much is the South Amboy ferry?
The South Amboy ferry charges one adult fare to each of its three Manhattan stops. The fares table on this page lists it with the 10-trip, 40-trip and monthly tickets. Two children under 12 ride free with each paying adult.
Is parking free at the South Amboy ferry?
Parking is free at the South Amboy ferry terminal, 100 Radford Ferry Road.
Does the South Amboy ferry run on weekends?
The South Amboy ferry runs on weekdays only, in the morning and evening commuter hours.
How long is the ferry from South Amboy to New York?
The South Amboy ferry takes about 55 minutes to Wall Street/Pier 11 and about 70 minutes to Midtown West/Pier 79, in NY Waterway's timetable.
More New Jersey ferries
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- Highlands ferry
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