Is the Burlington ferry running?
Is the Burlington ferry running?
The Burlington Crossing is on hold for the moment. The beautiful scenery of Lake Champlain will await the return of tourists to our area. We will keep you updated as things change. The Burlington, VT – Port Kent, NY ferry crossing is temporarily closed for the 2021 season.
Why is the Burlington Port Kent ferry closed?
Announcement March 31, 2021 The Burlington, VT – Port Kent, NY crossing will be closed for the 2021 season due to COVID. We will reevaluate spring of 2022.
Is the Champlain ferry open?
This crossing is open 24 hours a day and takes only 15 minutes to get from shore to shore. For travelers, this crossing is the most convenient way to connect Interstate 87 in New York to Interstate 89 in Vermont.
How much is the Burlington ferry?
Burlington / Port Kent Crossing Rates
| Cost Each Way | |
|---|---|
| Adult Passenger | $8.00 per person |
| Child (6-12) | $3.10 per person |
| Child (under 6) | FREE |
| Motorcycle & Driver | $10.00 |
Where does the ferry from Burlington go?
We currently operate three ferry crossings that connect Grand Isle, VT and Plattsburgh, NY; Burlington, VT and Port Kent, NY; and Charlotte, VT and Essex, NY. We also operate the Ferry Dock Marina at our Burlington waterfront location.
Is the Fort Ticonderoga ferry running?
Historic Cable Ferry crossing Lake Champlain between Shoreham, Vermont and Ticonderoga, New York. In operation since 1759, operates from late April to late October, crossing takes about 7 minutes. Operates in all but the most severe weather.
How long is the ferry from Burlington to Port Kent?
Please check our schedules here: https://ferries.com/vt-ny-ferry-routes/ The Burlington, VT – Port Kent, NY ferry crossing is our central crossing offering beautiful views of the mountains and lake. Crossing time is approximately 1 hour; 10 miles across.
How much does it cost to take the Burlington ferry?
Essex-Charlotte and Plattsburgh (Cumberland Head)-Grand Isle are priced the same: Vehicle & driver $ 10.75. Additional adult $ 4.50 each. Vehicles over 19’ are charged according to length Port Kent-Burlington ( a much longer crossing): Vehicle & driver $ 30.00, additional adult $ 8.00 each.
When do the ferries come to Burlington VT?
Ferries, leaving from the King Street Dock in Burlington ( map ), operate from late May through mid- October, leaving each terminus at about 1-hour intervals from 8 or 9:15 am to 7:30 or 8:30 pm, a bit more frequently in summer, with 11 to 13 trips a day in each direction.
Is there a ferry from Vermont to Lake Champlain?
The trip, a marvelous way to get to know Lake Champlain, takes about one hour each way. The Burlington—Port Kent ferry doesn’t run in winter, but ferries between Charlotte VT and Essex NY operate from mid-April through January 2, and those between Grand Isle VT and Plattsburgh NY operate year round, 24 hours a day.
