Purchase Winter Tickets on Essex-Charlotte Ferry

300px-LCTC_ferry_Cumberland_in_winter_1 — Buy tickets aboard the ferry at the Essex-Charlotte ferry crossing January-March.

Lake Champlain Transportation has announced that the Essex-Charlotte ferry booth will close and that the crossing will again sell tickets aboard the ferry this winter beginning in January. See their message below for more details:

As in previous years, tickets for the Charlotte-Essex crossing will be sold exclusively on the boats during the months of January through March. 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!

During these months, Commuter Books will be available for purchase on the boat for cash or check only. Credit cards may be used by calling the office at 802-864-9804 on weekdays between 8am and 4pm or by coming into the office in Burlington. Commuter Books purchased by credit card can be picked up at the office or sent by certified mail (for the cost of postage). [LCT]

Essex-Charlotte Ferry Schedule

Currently the Essex-Charlotte ferry crossing is operating on its late fall schedule.

Late Fall Schedule Operates: November 4-December 30
(The single ferry operating at this crossing will arrive hourly all day.)

Departs NY: 6:30 am-8:30 pm
Departs VT: 6:00 am-8:00 pm

Winter Schedule: Begins December 31
(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.

There may be delays 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 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.

Essex Charlotte Ferry Schedule Late Fall 2013 (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
Essex-Charlotte Steam Ferry Brochure (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
LCT Shares 1966 Ferry Brochure (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
Ferry Commuter Card Rate Increase (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
1954 LCT Ferry Brochure (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)
Winter Waterspouts on Lake Champlain (www.essexonlakechamplain.com)

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