NYC Ferry - Commuting made easy & green

Experience a more pleasant commute with NYC Ferry. Discover how straightforward and enjoyable your travel can truly be.

Here are five excellent features you can find in the NYC Ferry app:

*    Support NYC’s eco-friendly initiative with digital ticketing! Purchase and utilize tickets straight from your mobile device.

*    Eliminate commuting worries with live scheduling and real-time information updates.

*    Prepare for an exciting journey! Navigate NYC using our comprehensive trip planner.

*    Stay informed with push notifications tailored to the routes that interest you.

*    If you enjoy riding, take advantage of our 30-day Unlimited Pass available exclusively through the app!

NYC Ferry, managed by Hornblower, is dedicated to serving residents in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx along the East River. Our advanced vessels provide an enhanced commuting experience—all at the same cost as a subway fare!

Frequently Asked Question

What is the Ferry Student Discount Program?

The Ferry Student Discount Program provides opportunities for NYC High School students to access discounted NYC Ferry tickets ("Student Discount Tickets") on weekdays for the purpose of traveling to and from school.

Am I eligible for the Ferry Student Discount Program?

You are eligible for the Ferry Student Discount Program if you are enrolled in grade 9, 10, 11, or 12, or enrolled without an assigned grade, in a public, charter, or private high school within the city of New York.

How does the Ferry Student Discount Program work?

To access the Ferry Student Discount Program, eligible parents/guardians of eligible students must log into or create a NYC Student Account (NYCSA).

The NYCSA portal is available for eligible parents/guardians to view information related to the child, such as transportation services provided. For information on how to create a NYCSA, visit the NYC Schools website: schools.nyc/NYCSA or reach out to your child's school.

Guardians can click a button within the NYCSA portal to request a NYC Ferry student discount code that will be assigned to the eligible student.

NYC Ferry App or

Paper tickets purchased at the Wall St./Pier 11 ticketing window, open every day between 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

For information on how to apply the discount code to receive tickets within the NYC Ferry App OR at the Wall St./Pier 11 ticketing window, please see the answers to the questions below.

Discount Codes can only be applied once within one NYC Ferry account and cannot be applied to both the App for mobile

Where can I find the discount code within the NYCSA?

Once a guardian is signed into their NYCSA portal and has selected a student that is eligible for the Ferry Student Discount Program, they must navigate to Transportation under MyStudent. On the Transportation page, guardians will click 'Request Discount Code' under 'NYC Ferry', which will automatically generate a discount code for that individual student.

How can I apply the discount code to get Student Discount Tickets within the NYC Ferry App?

If you would like to access Student Discount Tickets within the NYC Ferry App, a guardian and/or student must take the following steps:

1. Ensure the NYC Ferry App is downloaded on the guardian's or student's mobile phone.

2. Navigate to the NYC Ferry App.

3. Login to your NYC Ferry account or create a new account if you are a new user.

4. Once logged in, select the button in top left corner of their screen, then select "Promo Code" in the drop-down menu.

5. Enter the unique discount code provided in the NYCSA account.

6. Once a valid discount code is entered into the NYC Ferry App, the user will automatically have the option to purchase Student Discount Tickets in the 'Buy Ticket's tab in the NYC Ferry App.