The following updated Galveston Island ferry ticket prices/fares are in effect as of June 1st, 2024. Prices reflect round trip travel.
| Fare Type | Fare |
|---|---|
| Adults | FREE |
| Children & Seniors | FREE |
| In-Vehicle Passengers | FREE |
| Per Vehicle | FREE |
Please note, at this time the Galveston Island to Port Bolivar ferry is a TOLL-FREE service provided by the Texas Department of Transportation.
As of 2007, ferry operating costs paid for by the taxpayers of the State of Texas exceeded $16 million per year.
At this time, as it is free to ride, there is no need to purchase tickets for the Galveston Island ferry.
There are no pre-purchase or reservation options for the Galveston Island ferry. Ferry loading is on a first-come first-serve basis, with priority loading being given to medical and emergency vehicles.
Vehicles utilizing the Galveston Island - Port Bolivar ferry should not exceed a weight of 80,000 pounds. Additionally, they must have a maximum length of 65 feet, a maximum width of 8.5 feet, and a maximum height of 13.5 feet.
The Galveston Island ferry vessels have limited capacities for transporting vehicles. Please note that the boat can fill quickly, especially during the high-traffic season, when wait times to cross can be in excess of 2 hours.
You can view the current traffic conditions for vehicles waiting to board the ferry at the Galveston Ferry Landing and at the Bolivar Ferry Landing to get an idea of how long your wait may be to board.
The Galveston Ferry will often post in real-time the number of ferrys in service and the current wait times on their Twitter/X account (you must have a Twitter/X account to view recent posts).