The Essex-Charlotte ferry is currently running on its shorter winter schedule. See the details below:
Winter Schedule: Begins December 31, 2013
(The single ferry operating at this crossing will arrive hourly all day.)
Departs NY: 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Departs VT: 7:00 am-5:00 pm
You can see the complete schedule and ticket prices on the Lake Champlain Transportation (LCT) website.
Purchase Winter Tickets on Essex-Charlotte Ferry
The Essex-Charlotte ferry booth has closed for the winter season and will remain closed January through March. The crossing is again be selling tickets aboard the ferry (in the ferry’s upper cabin). However commuter cards will not be accepted at this time.
In order to avoid some of the past problems, we will no longer be accepting Commuter Cards during these months. We encourage all of our regular customers to purchase Commuter Books which give you the same discount as the Commuter Card. The added benefit of using Commuter Books is you will not have to leave your vehicle! (LCT)
Commuter books will be available for purchase (with cash or check) on the ferry. Learn more about purchasing tickets on the ferry and all your options.
Essex-Charlotte Ferry Tips
Here are some reminders for commuters to remember about the Essex ferry crossing:
- All LCT ferries have a 1.75% 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 if that option suits you.
- 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 with any questions at 802-864-9804.
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Connie Eisenhardt says
Thank you for this article,it is so helpful,it would be wonderful to know when the winter schedule will change to the spring schedule and to have the schedule? Looking forward to it all!
G.G. Davis, Jr. says
Thanks, Connie. Stay tuned, it’s coming soon! 🙂