Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry schedule and guide
The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company (BPJ Ferry) runs the Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry, a car and passenger ferry across Long Island Sound between Port Jefferson, New York and Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Port Jefferson ferry crossing takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. BPJ Ferry recommends buying tickets ahead of time.
PT Barnum elevator out of service
The elevator on the PT Barnum is under repair. Riders who need an elevator on board should call 631-473-0286 (option 8) on the day of travel to check the status of every vessel elevator, and speak with dock staff before boarding.
Schedule up to date as of November 5, 2026
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Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from October 25, 2026 to November 30, 2026.
Departures from Port Jefferson, Mondays through Wednesdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 7:30 AM | Bridgeport |
| 9:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 10:30 AM | Bridgeport |
| 12:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 1:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 3:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 5:00 PM | Bridgeport |
| 6:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 8:15 PM | Bridgeport |
Departures from Port Jefferson, Thursdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 7:30 AM | Bridgeport |
| 9:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 10:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 11:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 12:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 1:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 2:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 3:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 4:30 PM | Bridgeport |
| 5:30 PM | Bridgeport |
| 6:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 8:45 PM | Bridgeport |
Departures from Port Jefferson, Fridays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 7:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 8:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 9:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 10:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 11:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 12:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 1:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 2:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 3:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 4:30 PM | Bridgeport |
| 5:30 PM | Bridgeport |
| 6:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 7:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 8:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 10:00 PM | Bridgeport |
Departures from Port Jefferson, Saturdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 7:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 8:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 9:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 10:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 11:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 12:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 1:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 2:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 3:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 5:30 PM | Bridgeport |
| 6:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 8:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 10:00 PM | Bridgeport |
Departures from Bridgeport, Mondays through Wednesdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 7:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 9:00 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 10:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 12:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 1:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 3:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 5:00 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 6:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 8:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
Departures from Bridgeport, Thursdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 7:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 9:00 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 10:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 11:45 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 12:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 1:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 2:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 3:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 5:00 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 6:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 7:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 9:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
Departures from Bridgeport, Fridays and Sundays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 7:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 8:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 9:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 10:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 11:45 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 12:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 1:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 2:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 3:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 5:00 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 6:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 7:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 8:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 9:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 10:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
Departures from Bridgeport, Saturdays
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 7:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 8:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 9:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 10:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 11:45 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 12:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 1:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 2:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 3:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 5:00 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 7:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 8:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 10:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
Thanksgiving week schedule
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on November 23, 2026 to November 24, 2026.
Departures from Port Jefferson
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 7:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 8:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 9:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 10:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 11:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 12:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 1:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 2:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 3:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 4:30 PM | Bridgeport |
| 5:30 PM | Bridgeport |
| 6:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 7:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 8:45 PM | Bridgeport |
Departures from Bridgeport
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 7:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 8:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 9:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 10:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 11:45 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 12:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 1:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 2:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 3:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 5:00 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 6:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 7:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 8:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 9:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
Fridays and Sundays schedule
This schedule replaces the Fall 2026 schedule on November 21, 2026; November 25, 2026 to November 26, 2026; November 28, 2026.
Departures from Port Jefferson
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 7:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 8:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 9:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 10:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 11:00 AM | Bridgeport |
| 12:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 1:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 2:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 3:15 PM | Bridgeport |
| 4:30 PM | Bridgeport |
| 5:30 PM | Bridgeport |
| 6:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 7:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 8:45 PM | Bridgeport |
| 10:00 PM | Bridgeport |
Departures from Bridgeport
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 7:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 8:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 9:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 10:30 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 11:45 AM | Port Jefferson |
| 12:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 1:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 2:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 3:45 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 5:00 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 6:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 7:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 8:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 9:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
| 10:15 PM | Port Jefferson |
Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry fares
| Fare type | Off-peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | ||
| Car and driver (over 10 to 20 feet) | $78.00 | $80.00 |
| Car and driver, unreserved (over 10 to 20 feet) | $81.00 | $83.00 |
| Oversized car and driver (20 to 23 feet, or dual rear wheels) | $95.00 | $101.00 |
| Class I (23 to 25 feet) | $117.00 | $127.00 |
| Class II (25 to 30 feet) | $162.00 | $173.00 |
| Class III (30 to 35 feet) | $197.00 | $211.00 |
| Class IV (35 to 40 feet) | $226.00 | $244.00 |
| Class V (40 to 50 feet) | $270.00 | $286.00 |
| Class VI (50 to 60 feet) | $315.00 | $333.00 |
| Class VII (over 60 feet) | $321.00 | $342.00 |
| Bus and unlimited travelers (50 to 60 feet) | $450.00 | $480.00 |
| Motorcycle, 2 wheels (10 feet and under) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Specialty vehicle: sidecar, trike or vehicle 10 feet and under | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Unlimited passengers in a vehicle, with a car and driver fare | $40.00 | $65.00 |
| Early On / Early Off car and driver | $111.00 | $117.00 |
| Walk-on, one way | ||
| Adult (13 to 59) | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Senior (60 and over) | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Child (12 and under) | Free | Free |
| Military (with valid ID) | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Walk-on, round trip | ||
| Adult (13 to 59) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Senior (60 and over) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Child (12 and under) | Free | Free |
| Military (with valid ID) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Walk-on pass | ||
| Monthly walk-on pass (31 days from purchase) | $315.00 | $315.00 |
- Off-peak fares apply Mondays through Thursdays; peak fares apply Fridays through Sundays and holidays. Vehicle fares are one way and include the driver. Children 12 and under ride free with a responsible adult. Payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or cash; no checks.
Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry details
| Operator | Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company (BPJ Ferry) |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | About 1 hour and 15 minutes |
| Distance | 15 miles across Long Island Sound |
| Vessels | Grand Republic and PT Barnum, each carrying up to 120 vehicles and 1,000 passengers. Park City carries up to 95 vehicles and 1,000 passengers. |
| Vehicles | Maximum length 65 feet, height 12 feet 6 inches, width 11 feet 6 inches and weight 80,000 pounds. Vehicles over 20 feet are oversized and book through the BPJ Ferry Call Center. |
| Reservations | Recommended for vehicles, online or by phone up to 1 hour before departure. Standby is never guaranteed. Walk-on passengers need no reservation. |
| Payment | American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or cash. BPJ Ferry takes no checks. |
| Bicycles | Free. Cyclists keep their bicycles with them, since the Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry has no bike racks. |
| Pets | Free. Pets out of the car stay on a leash or in a carrier, outside the main cabin and on the back or upper decks. |
| Accessibility | Riders with special needs speak with dock staff before boarding. Riders who need an elevator on board call the BPJ Ferry Call Center on the day of travel to check vessel elevators. |
| Restrooms and food on board | Every BPJ Ferry vessel has a food area and a bar in the bow of the main cabin. Riders must be 21 or over to sit at the bar. |
Port Jefferson ferry terminal parking and directions
The Port Jefferson ferry terminal is at 102 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777. The Port Jefferson train station is just under 2 miles from the dock.
BPJ Ferry has no parking in Port Jefferson. The Town of Brookhaven runs the Port Jefferson Marina parking lot next to the dock, and charges for daily parking in some seasons.
The Village of Port Jefferson prohibits left turns into the Port Jefferson ferry terminal. BPJ Ferry asks drivers to ignore GPS and follow these routes:
- North on Route 112: right on East Main Street, left on East Broadway, then right into the ferry dock
- East on Route 25A: right on Main Street (Route 112) at the blinking light, left on East Main Street, left on East Broadway, then right into the ferry dock
Bridgeport ferry terminal parking and directions
The Bridgeport ferry terminal is at 1 Ferry Access Road, Bridgeport, CT 06604. The Bridgeport train station is next to the ferry, within walking distance.
BPJ Ferry has no parking in Bridgeport. A BPJ Ferry shuttle runs between the Bridgeport ferry terminal and these parking locations:
| Parking | Location |
|---|---|
| Lot across from the train station | 10 Middle Street |
| Lafayette Square Garage | 314 Fairfield Avenue |
| Transit Garage at Harbor Yard Arena | 700 Main Street |
| Water Street, closest to the ferry | Water Street |
| Street parking | Main Street and Broad Street |
Water Street parking is permit only Mondays through Fridays, and free Saturdays and Sundays except during events. Street parking on Main Street and Broad Street is free.
Local events can close roads near the Bridgeport ferry terminal. BPJ Ferry then recommends Myrtle Avenue to Railroad Avenue to Ferry Access Road. Drivers coming south on I-95 should expect the longest delays.
How early to arrive for the Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry
BPJ Ferry asks drivers to arrive 30 minutes before departure. Drivers must check in and line up at least 15 minutes before departure, or the reserved space goes to standby.
Drivers without a reservation wait in a physical standby line. Vehicles that miss one boat are first in line for the next. Staff load standby at their discretion, not first come, first served.
Walk-on passengers buy tickets at either terminal or online before boarding. BPJ Ferry recommends arriving within 15 minutes of departure, with enough time to buy a ticket.
The captain decides whether each Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry sails. The ferry runs in rain and snow, and BPJ Ferry posts an advisory on its website when it cancels a boat.
Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry FAQs
How long is the Port Jefferson ferry ride?
The Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes to cross Long Island Sound.
Does the Port Jefferson ferry need a reservation?
BPJ Ferry recommends a reservation for every vehicle, since standby is never guaranteed. Walk-on passengers need no reservation, but buy a ticket before boarding.
How much is the Port Jefferson ferry?
Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry fares depend on vehicle length and the day of travel. Peak fares apply Fridays through Sundays and holidays. Children 12 and under ride free, and the fares table on this page lists every fare.
Where is the Port Jefferson ferry terminal?
The Port Jefferson ferry terminal is at 102 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777. Drivers cannot turn left into the Port Jefferson ferry terminal.
Where does the Port Jefferson ferry go?
The Port Jefferson ferry goes to the Bridgeport ferry terminal at 1 Ferry Access Road, Bridgeport, Connecticut, next to the Bridgeport train station.
Is there parking at the Port Jefferson ferry?
BPJ Ferry has no parking at the Port Jefferson ferry terminal. The Town of Brookhaven runs the Port Jefferson Marina parking lot next to the dock.
Can dogs ride the Port Jefferson ferry?
Dogs and other pets ride the Port Jefferson–Bridgeport ferry free. Pets out of the car stay on a leash or in a carrier, outside the main cabin.