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Lake ChamplainVermont–New York Ferry Information

Traveling between Lake ChamplainVermont and New York? There are four ferry crossings that can get you to your destination without having to drive farther to cross a bridge. Did you know that when you cross on foot and get a ride on the other side, fares are less than half the cost of crossing with a car?
Lake Champlain Ferries

Lake Champlain Ferries

Lake Champlain Vermont Transportation offers three crossings, the Inter-State Connection from Grand Isle, VT to Plattsburgh, NY; the Scenic Line from Burlington, VT to Port Kent, NY; and the Southern Crossing from Charlotte, VT to Essex, NY.
TI Ferry

Ticonderoga Ferry

Lake Champlain between Ticonderoga, NY and Shoreham, VT, connecting the Lake George and Adirondack regions of New York with the Middlebury and Central Green Mountain areas of Vermont. Docks are located in It Ticonderoga, NY and in Orwell, VT and Shoreham, VT.
Note: Check websites for seasonal schedule changes.
map of ferry crossings
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Tips for traveling by Ferry
If you havn’t used the ferry before, call the ferry service provider or go online to get familiar with it before you arrive. Some questions you might ask are:
  • What is the schedule for my travel days? Some ferries don’t operate in winter or on holidays.
  • What is the fare for me, my car or bike, as well as my passengers? Can or should I buy tickets beforehand? Are there any discounts?
  • Where do I board and depart the ferry? Where is the closest bridge to that location?
  • How long is the trip?
Then bring a book or whatever you like to pass the time while you relax and float across the lake in style.