Ferry Passes
Weekly Commuter Passes
Commuter passes are available to purchase in the office or onboard the ferry from Monday to Wednesday each week. They can be used either 5 or 6 round trips in a given week. Weekly commuter passes expire on Sunday.
Commuter Pass Type | Resident | Non-Resident | Bicycle |
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5 trips | $30 | $45 | $20 |
6 trips | $36 | $54 | $24 |
In order to purchase a South Ferry resident commuter pass, you must present a valid South Ferry Commuter ID Card. You can download a commuter pass application here or get one from the office.


Resident Passes
If you are a Shelter Island resident, you can purchase resident passes from the office. There is no expiration date.
Resident Pass Type | One Way | Round Trip |
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Option 1 - 10 trips | $65 | $72 |
Option 2 - 10 trips | $85 | $95 |
The first time you purchase a resident pass, you must provide proof of residency to qualify for either option 1 or option 2:
Option 1 - Primary Residence: Provide a valid New York State driver's license that lists a Shelter Island address as your primary residence.
Option 2 - Property Owner or Long-Term Renter: Provide a current property deed or tax bill showing ownership of property located on Shelter Island, or provide a legally binding lease agreement for a year-round rental property located on Shelter Island.
After you have established residency, you must present your used resident ticket whenever you purchase a new ticket. New tickets can be purchased every 10 days, only if 8 or more trips are used on your current ticket. If you cannot present your current used resident ticket, you must wait for 30 days to purchase another.

Ticket Books
You can purchase multi-day ticket books onboard the ferry or in the office. They can be used in place of cash for cars or passengers and provide a discount from the normal fare. They have no expiration date.
Ticket Book Type | One Way | Round Trip |
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Auto - 10 trips | $115 | $150 |
Passenger - 30 trips | $48 | — |
Passenger - 20 trips | — | $60 |
