JTA Ferry - Saint John's River Ferry | Schedule, Costs, Information, Directions

Projected Ferry Departures:

Schedule

From Mayport Village to Ft. George Island

Monday to Friday

6 a.m., 6:30 a.m., and continuing on the hour and half hour, with the final departure at 7 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

7 a.m. and continuing on the hour and half hour, with the final departure at 8:30 p.m.

From Ft. George Island to Mayport Village

Monday to Friday

6:15 a.m, 6:45 a.m., and continuing on the quarter after and quarter before the hour, with the final departure at 7:15 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

7:15 a.m. and continuing on the quarter after and the quarter before the hour, with the final departure at 8:45 p.m.

Recent Notifications

September 04, 2018
In order to perform required maintenance/overhaul, the Ferry will be closed from Tuesday, September 4 through Wednesday, October 31. Read full details here.

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Costs

Purchase Fare Using MyJTA App

Daily Fare

Pedestrian / Bicycle* $1
Motorcycle $5
Vehicle under 20 feet long (cars/vans/trucks) $6
Vehicle 20 feet or longer $10
Bus / RV $20
Coupon Book (20 crossings for a vehicle under 20 feet long) $85
Semitrailer Prohibited

Additional Weekend Fare

Additional occupants (vehicles under 20 feet long)* $1 each*
Driver and children age 5 and under FREE
Semitrailer Prohibited

* Pedestrians and bicycle Ferry passengers with a valid Senior or Reduced Fare ID STAR Card, or Paratransit ESTAR Card can ride for a reduced fare of $0.50 everyday. The reduced $0.50 fare for additional Ferry vehicle passengers with a valid ID STAR Card or ESTAR Card is valid on Saturdays and Sundays only. All passengers with a valid Senior or Reduced Fare ID STAR Card, or Paratransit ESTAR Card must present it to the toll-taker prior to boarding. Full fare is required if the ID STAR Card or ESTAR Card is expired or not valid. More information on how to obtain a valid ID STAR Card or ESTAR Card can be found on the Fares and Passes page.

Information

General Information

The JTA assumed operation of the St. Johns River Ferry Thursday, March 31, 2016. Our team is on board to enhance the overall ferry service experience.

Pay Your Fare with Your Phone

Download the MyJTA app (available for iPhone or Android) to purchase and reload passes for the St. Johns River Ferry, JTA buses and Gameday Xpress. Learn more and download the app here.

Buy in Bulk and Save

If you use the Ferry often and drive a vehicle less than 20 feet long, purchase a Coupon Book! Get 20 crossings for only $85. Purchase your Coupon Book here.

Did you know?

When you board the ferry, you are entering the Timucuan Preserve, which is part of the National Park System. You may see a park ranger on board from time to time. Click here to learn more.

Friends of the Ferry

On the weekends, the Friends of the Ferry provide ambassadors to answer questions about the area. If you would like more information about becoming an ambassador, click here.

A few of the projects we are pleased to share are listed below:

Mayport Slip

New fencing around the fuel tanks
Painting of signage and buildings
Removal of obsolete structures
Landscaping clean up
Clean up of informational signs
Upgrade of portable restroom facilities
Pedestrian access to boarding area

Ft. George Slip

Clean up of landscaping, trees, park, etc.
Painting of signage and buildings
Renovation of restroom facilities
Restriping of queue lanes
Removal of obsolete building

Ferry Details

The ferry is a car and passenger ferry that connects the north and south ends of Florida State Road A1A in Duval County, linking Mayport Village and Fort George Island via a pleasant sail across the St. Johns River. The 0.9 mile voyage crosses the St. Johns River 2.5 miles inland of the river’s mouth and departs every half hour.

Directions

Loading Dock Address

Mayport: 4680 Ocean Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 322233

Ft. George: 9618 Hecksher Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32226

FROM NORTH OF JACKSONVILLE:

Travel South on I-95 to South I-295 East Beltway, Exit 362-A. Follow South I-295 East Beltway for approximately six miles to Zoo Parkway/Heckscher Drive (SR 105), Exit 41. Turn left (East) on Heckscher Drive (SR 105) and proceed for approximately 10 miles. Ferry entrance ramp will be located on the right at 9618 Heckscher Drive/SR A1A.

FROM YULEE/FERNANDINA AREA:

From Fernandina Beach, travel South on SR A1A for approximately 16 miles. Ferry entrance ramp will be located on the left at 9618 Heckscher Drive/SR A1A.

FROM SOUTH OF JACKSONVILLE:

Travel North on I-95 to North I-295 East Beltway, Exit 337. Follow North I-295 East Beltway to Merrill Road/SR 116, Exit 46. From exit ramp, turn left on Merrill Road/SR 116. Follow Merrill Road/SR116 for approximately 8 miles to SR A1A. (Note: Merrill Road will become Ft. Caroline Road, then McCormick Road, then Wonderwood Expressway.) Turn left (North) on SR A1A and follow for approximately 3.25 miles into the Village of Mayport. Ferry entrance ramp will be located on the left at 4780 Ocean Street/SR A1A.

FROM WEST OF JACKSONVILLE:

Travel East on I-10 (toward Jacksonville) to North I-295 West Beltway, Exit 356. Follow North I-295 West Beltway, crossing over I-95 whereby North I-295 West Beltway will become South I-295 East Beltway. Follow South I-295 East Beltway for approximately six miles to Zoo Parkway/Heckscher Drive (SR 105), Exit 41. Turn left (East) on Heckscher Drive (SR 105) and proceed for approximately 10 miles. Ferry entrance ramp will be located on the right at 9618 Heckscher Drive.

FROM THE BEACHES:

Travel North on SR A1A (SR A1A is 3rd Street in Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach) to Atlantic Boulevard. Turn left (West) on Atlantic Boulevard and continue for approximately 1.5 miles to Mayport Road/A1A. Turn right (North) on Mayport Road and continue for approximately 3.25 miles to the Mayport Road/SR A1A fork. Turn/veer left at the SR A1A fork and continue on SR A1A for approximately 4.5 miles into the Village of Mayport. Ferry entrance ramp will be located on the left at 4780 Ocean Street.

St. John's River Ferry

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Projected Ferry Departures:

Schedule

From Mayport Village to Ft. George Island

Monday to Friday

Saturday and Sunday

From Ft. George Island to Mayport Village

Monday to Friday

Saturday and Sunday

Costs

Daily Fare

Additional Weekend Fare

Information

General Information

Pay Your Fare with Your Phone

Buy in Bulk and Save

Did you know?

Friends of the Ferry

Mayport Slip

Ft. George Slip

Ferry Details

Directions

Loading Dock Address

FROM NORTH OF JACKSONVILLE:

FROM YULEE/FERNANDINA AREA:

FROM SOUTH OF JACKSONVILLE:

FROM WEST OF JACKSONVILLE:

FROM THE BEACHES:

Security

No Trash Dumping

No Smoking

Boarding & Transit

Prohibited Items

Projected Ferry Departures:

Schedule

From Mayport Village to Ft. George Island

Monday to Friday

Saturday and Sunday

From Ft. George Island to Mayport Village

Monday to Friday

Saturday and Sunday

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Costs

Daily Fare

Additional Weekend Fare

Information

General Information

Pay Your Fare with Your Phone

Buy in Bulk and Save

Did you know?

Friends of the Ferry

Mayport Slip

Ft. George Slip

Ferry Details

Directions

Loading Dock Address

FROM NORTH OF JACKSONVILLE:

FROM YULEE/FERNANDINA AREA:

FROM SOUTH OF JACKSONVILLE:

FROM WEST OF JACKSONVILLE:

FROM THE BEACHES:

Security

No Trash Dumping

No Smoking

Boarding & Transit

Prohibited Items