Transportation & Mobility · Surprise rank #437
Ride NYC Ferry for $1.45!
The NYC Ferry Discount Program offers reduced one-way fares to qualifying approved riders.
Who
Approved NYC Ferry Discount Program participants.
Where: NYC Ferry routes.
What to do
Start here: Apply through NYC Ferry and, after approval, buy discount tickets in the app or at ticket agents.
Eligibility: Qualifying age, disability or Fair Fares status and program approval.
What you get
Eligible seniors, people with disabilities and Fair Fares participants can buy NYC Ferry trips at a reduced price.
Benefit: A reduced-fare NYC Ferry one-way ticket after program approval.
Possible value: Depends on trip frequency; often several dollars saved per ride.
Good to know
Important: Application and documentation are required and processing may take up to 30 days. Fair Fares participants must reapply when their underlying eligibility expires.
Availability: Rolling; current discounted one-way fare is $1.45.
Why people miss it: The discount is separate from the MTA reduced-fare card and requires a ferry application.
Sources reviewed: Aug 2, 2026