How much does it cost to ride a ferry?
To ride a ferry headed westbound, the cost is $1 per car and 25 cents for pedestrians (people who walk onto the ferry). To ride a ferry headed eastbound, there is no charge. What is the cost of ferry tickets, and how do I obtain them? For those who ride ferries often, a book of ferry tickets is a more economical option. Ferry tickets come in books of 25 each, and each book of tickets costs $12.50. You only need one ticket to ride a ferry headed westbound. No ticket is required to ride a ferry headed eastbound. To obtain tickets for ferries in the Baton Rouge area (White Castle-Carville, Plaquemine-Sunshine, New Roads-St. Francisville), you may either visit the District 61 office located at 8100 Airline Highway, or send a check or money order in a self-addressed stamped envelope to: LA DOTD – District 61 P.O. Box 831 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 For information on tickets for New Orleans ferries, you can contact CCCD online at or by phone at (504) 376-8100. Click on for Ferry Information.
