The Essex-Charlotte ferry is currently running on its winter schedule.

The winter schedule began on December 31. The ferry is running every hour.

Departs VT: 7:00 am- 5:00 pm
Departs NY: 7:30 am- 5:30 pm

You can see the complete schedule on the LCT website.

These times may change due to weather conditions. If you depend the ferry for your transportation needs and want up to date information you can text “LCTFerries” to 24587 to receive important schedule updates on your phone.

Essex-Charlotte Ferry Tips

Here are some reminders for commuters to remember about the Essex ferry crossing:

All LCT ferries have a 3.5% fuel surcharge right now that is applied to each ticket sale.
For those unaware LCT no longer sells round trip tickets. There is a discount commuter card available for those who frequently use the ferry and want to save some money.
This particular crossing takes about 25 minutes. So don’t forget to factor that into your travel time!
Credit cards are currently not accepted at this crossing location.

You can contact LCT about the Essex-Charlotte ferry schedule and all other questions questions at 802-864-9804.

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