How much does the Bolivar ferry cost?

How much does the Bolivar ferry cost?

The Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry takes travelers on SH 87 between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. The service is free. One vessel is in operation 24 hours per day.

How often does the Bolivar ferry run?

24 hours a day
More than 8 million passengers ride the Port Aransas and Galveston-Port Bolivar ferries annually. The two routes operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, weather permitting.

How much does it cost to ride the Port Aransas Ferry?

The Port Aransas Ferry runs between 2 and 6 ferries a day and is operated by the Texas Department of Transportation. The ferry is FREE and runs 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. The short ride connects Mustang Island and Port Aransas to the mainland via Arnasas Pass.

What is the wait time for the Bolivar ferry?

There is a 50 minute wait in Galveston and a 30 minute wait in Bolivar.

How long is Galveston ferry ride?

The Galveston-Bolivar ferry is the link between Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula on Hwy 87. A service provided FREE to all travelers 24 hours a day by TX-Dot since 1934. Each trip covers about 2.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes.

How far is Bolivar from Galveston?

Distance conversions

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers
Straight line distance	5.85 mi	9.41 km
Driving distance	9 mi	13.92 km

Is there a bathroom on the Galveston ferry?

Passenger restrooms are located on both the Galveston and Port Bolivar sides near the vehicle staging areas, also on the upper deck of all ferry vessels. An additional wheelchair accessible bathroom is located on the Bolivar end of the main car deck.

How long is the port a ferry wait?

15 minute wait on Port Aransas side, 15 minute wait on Harbor Island side. 15 minute wait on Port Aransas side, 15 minute wait on Harbor Island side..

Can you ride the Galveston ferry without a car?

over a year ago. The ferry ride is fun and you can do it with or without a car. On the opposite side you need a car if you want to go anywhere or see anything.

Can you get out of your car on the Galveston ferry?

Ride, the ferry serves as a bridge of sorts. You drive on, park your car. You can stay in the car or get out and enjoy to view as you are taken across the channel to Galveston.

Can you walk onto the Galveston ferry?

Many travelers ride the ferry while visiting Bolivar Peninsula or Galveston by walking on. Click here it experience a ride across and enjoy the view.

What are the hours of the Galveston ferry?

The ferry operates 24/7. From 6 AM to 12 midnight there are at least two ferries departing every 30 minutes. Some times up to five ferries depending upon traffic. From 12 midnight to 6 AM, there is one ferry operating on the hour.

How long is the distance from Corpus Christi to Galveston?

Distance from Galveston to Corpus Christi. Distance between Galveston and Corpus Christi is 304 kilometers (189 miles).

Is there a ferry from Houston to Galveston?

To view current ferry wait times and live cameras, visit the Houston Transtar website. To receive updates and the latest news regarding the ferry, follow Galveston Ferry on Twitter.

Are there ferries from Corpus Christi to Port Aransas?

Port Aransas. The Port Aransas route runs between two and six ferries a day and connects travelers on SH 361 a link across the Corpus Christi Channel between Aransas Pass, on the mainland, and Port Aransas, on Mustang Island.

Is there a toll on the Corpus Christi ferry?

The 25 cent toll continued, except for a brief experimental period in 1934, until 1949. Since then, the ferry operation has been operated as a toll-free service. In 1967 a second operation began providing ferry service across the Corpus Christi Ship Channel between Port Aransas and Harbor Island.