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New York City (NYC) Ferry Discount Program
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What this program is
New York City (NYC) Ferry discounted one-way tickets cost $1.50; the base one-way fare is $5.00 effective October 19, 2026. Standard discount tickets can be purchased in the ferry app or at Pier 11/Wall Street after approval. Middle- and high-school students use school-issued codes for weekday travel to and from school.
Who can get it
Standard eligibility includes age 65+, people with disabilities with the published category documents, and current Fair Fares participants. Enrolled New York City middle- and high-school students have a separate school-code pathway.
Heads up
- The current discounted one-way price is $1.50, as stated in the page header and dated fare announcement.
- The official dated release describes student discount travel as weekday trips to and from school; do not assume unrestricted student discount travel.
How to apply
Apply with category documents at https://www.ferry.nyc/discount/. Students should use their school-issued discount codes.
What you'll need to apply
- The Ferry Discount Program application form for your category — seniors: https://images.ferry.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/14123042/English_Senior-Citizens-26.pdf — people with disabilities: https://images.ferry.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/14124407/English_Persons-with-Disabilities-26.pdf — Fair Fares NYC participants: https://images.ferry.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/14125205/English_Fair-Fare-26.pdf
- Seniors 65 and older, one of: a government-issued ID (such as a driver's license, REAL ID, IDNYC, any country's passport, Tribal ID or US Military ID); a government-issued ID expired within the past 3 years; a birth certificate or adoption papers; or a Medicare card
- People with disabilities, one of: a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Reduced Fare or Access-A-Ride MetroCard or OMNY card; a New York State Commission for the Blind registration letter; a disability award letter from the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board or U.S. Postal Service; or a Veterans Administration letter stating you are entitled to Veteran Disability Benefits
- Fair Fares NYC participants, either: a photo of a valid Fair Fares MetroCard including its serial number, or a screenshot of your Access HRA or Fair Fares OMNY account showing current enrollment, serial number and enrollment/expiration dates
Source and last updated
- Source
- New York City Ferry / New York City Economic Development Corporation (official page) View official source
- Agency
- New York City Ferry / New York City Economic Development Corporation
- Updated
- Source date not published · Checked October 21, 2026
How we verified this
Source record ID: P161en · S2R059
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