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.

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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.

Security

These rules have been established to protect passengers and crew.

According to the Maritime Transit Security Act (MTSA), all vehicles and passengers are subject to search. Failure to consent to the search will result in denial to board the ferry.

No Trash Dumping

There is no dumping of trash on the ferry decks or in the water. Discharging oil, trash or other debris into the water is prohibited by law.

No Smoking

Smoking aboard the ferry is strictly prohibited.

Boarding & Transit

At certain stages of the tide, not all vehicles can access the ferry. We have clearance issues with some makes and models of vehicles, as well as some RV’s, boats and trailers. You must check with our personnel prior to boarding to ensure there will not be a problem with loading onto the ferry.

Please drive on and off the ferry slowly. Vehicles should not exceed 3 mph.
Walk-on passengers: please remain in the staging areas until given the signal to board/depart.
Upon boarding the ferry, please pay close attention to the pre-departure safety orientation.
Please turn off your vehicle engine, set your parking brake and remain with your vehicle until your toll has been collected.
Do not tamper with any lifesaving or emergency equipment.
Do not enter areas marked “Crew Only” or “Restricted Areas.”
Small children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while on ferry decks at all times.
Please use caution when walking around the ferry as deck areas may become slippery when wet.
Please use the handrails when on the stairs and boarding ramps.
Please keep your hands clear of the railings during arrival and departure.
Swimming, diving and fishing is strictly prohibited aboard the ferry.
Motorcycle riders are required to remain with their motorcycle during the trip.
During rough or severe weather, passengers should remain in their vehicles.
Please do not stand between vehicles when the ferry is entering the landings.
Do not sit or climb on the ramps, railing and bulwarks.
No other animals are allowed on deck.
No dogs may exit vehicles and be on the deck, except service dogs. They must be held. Note: Pedestrians who walk up with a dog on a short leash may stand at the back of the ferry away from other passengers if space allows. Large dogs (in the back of trucks) must be restrained or accompanied by owner.

Prohibited Items

The following items are all prohibited on the ferry:

Hazardous Materials (Title 49 CFR, Parts 170-180)
Explosives or incendiary devices (Title 33 CFR, Part 6)
Chemical, Biological or Radiological Agents or Devices (Title 33 CFR, Part 6)
Unlawful or Illegally Possessed Firearms (9.41 RCW)
Illegal Fireworks (70.77 RCW)
Acetylene Tanks
Semitrailers

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