6 a.m., 6:30 a.m., and continuing on the hour and half hour, with the final departure at 7 p.m.
7 a.m. and continuing on the hour and half hour, with the final departure at 8:30 p.m.
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* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smoking aboard the ferry is strictly prohibited.
The following items are all prohibited on the ferry:
JTA is holding a series of public meetings to seek public input regarding proposed fare modifications for JTA services. The meetings will be an open house format, allowing you to visit at your convenience within the meeting window, discuss the proposals and give feedback. It’s important we hear from you!
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