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closeThe JTA assumed operation of the St. Johns River Ferry Thursday, March 31. 2016. Our team is on board to spruce up the area and enhance the overall ferry service experience. With the new paint and partial replacement of the slip walls, the JTA is committed to continue improving the area. A few of the projects we are pleased to share are Listed below:
The ferry is a car and passenger ferry that connects the north and south ends of Florida State Road A1A in Duval County, linking Mayport Village and Fort George Island via a pleasant sail across the St. Johns River. The 0.9 mile voyage crosses the St. Johns River 2.5 miles inland of the river’s mouth and departs every half hour.
Monday to Friday: 6 a.m., 6:30 a.m. and continuing on the hour and half hour, with the final departure at 7:00 pm.
Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m. and continuing on the hour and half hour, with the final departure at 8:30 pm.
Monday to Friday: 6:15 a.m, 6:45 a.m. and continuing on the quarter after and quarter before the hour, with the final departure at 7:15 pm.
Saturday & Sunday: 7:15 am and continuing on the quarter after and the quarter before the hour, with the final departure at 8:45 pm.
Purchase your fare using the MyJTAapp
Pedestrian/Bicycle $1.00
Motorcycle $5.00
Vehicles under 20-feet in length (Cars/Vans/Trucks) $6.00
Buses/RV’s $20.00
Vehicles 20-feet in length or longer $10.00
Coupon Book (20 Crossings; Vehicles under 20-feet in length) $85.00
Additional vehicle occupants $1.00 each
Driver and children five and under free
Semi-Tractor/Trailer Prohibited
LOADING DOCK ADDRESS: 4610 Ocean Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Travel South on I-95 to South I-295 East Beltway, Exit 362-A. Follow South I-295 East Beltway for approximately 6 miles to Zoo Parkway/Heckscher Drive (SR 105), Exit 41. Turn left (East) on Heckscher Drive (SR 105) and proceed for approximately 10 miles. Ferry entrance ramp will be located on the right at 9618 Heckscher Drive/SR A1A.
From Fernandina Beach, travel South on SR A1A for approximately 16 miles. Ferry entrance ramp will be located on the left at 9618 Heckscher Drive/SR A1A.
Travel North on I-95 to North I-295 East Beltway, Exit 337. Follow North I-295 East Beltway to Merrill Road/SR 116, Exit 46. From exit ramp, turn left on Merrill Road/SR 116. Follow Merrill Road/SR116 for approximately 8 miles to SR A1A. (Note: Merrill Road will become Ft. Caroline Road, then McCormick Road, then Wonderwood Expressway.) Turn left (North) on SR A1A and follow for approximately 3.25 miles into the Village of Mayport. Ferry entrance ramp will be located on the left at 4780 Ocean Street/SR A1A.
Travel East on I-10 East (towards Jacksonville) to North I-295 West Beltway, Exit 356. Follow North I-295 West Beltway, crossing over I-95 whereby North I-295 West Beltway will become South I-295 East Beltway. Follow South I-295 East Beltway for approximately 6 miles to Zoo Parkway/Heckscher Drive (SR 105), Exit 41. Turn left (East) on Heckscher Drive (SR 105) and proceed for approximately 10 miles. Ferry entrance ramp will be located on the right at 9618 Heckscher Drive.
Travel North on SR A1A (SR A1A is 3rd Street in Jacksonville Beach and Neptune Beach) to Atlantic Boulevard. Turn left (West) on Atlantic Boulevard and continue for approximately 1.5 miles to Mayport Road/A1A. Turn right (North) on Mayport Road and continue for approximately 3.25 miles to the Mayport Road/SR A1A fork. Turn/veer left at the SR A1A fork and continue on SR A1A for approximately 4.5 miles into the Village of Mayport. Ferry entrance ramp will be located on the left at 4780 Ocean Street.
These rules have been established to protect passengers and crew.
According to the MTSA Security Act, all vehicles and passengers are subject to search. Failure to consent to the search will result in denial to board the ferry.
There is no dumping of trash on the ferry decks or in the water. Discharging oil, trash or other debris into the water is prohibited by law.
Smoking aboard the ferry is strictly prohibited.
At certain stages of the tide, not all vehicles can access the ferry. We have clearance issues with some makes and models of vehicles, as well as some RV’s, boats and trailers. You must check with our personnel prior to boarding to ensure there will not be a problem with loading onto the ferry.
The following items are prohibited aboard the St. Johns River Ferry:
Passengers with disabilities or special needs, should please contact the ferry in advance so vessel-parking accommodations can be made. For more information, please call (904) 241-9969.