I arrived at 8:30 pm and told the lady at the ticket booth that I wanted to watch the ferry for a bit, so she directed me to park and said that I would need to return to buy a ticket when I wanted to transit the lake. After I parked, I walked down to the ferry dock, watched a couple of ferries come and go, then headed back to the parking area, climbed into my Sprinter van, and locked up for the night. Yes, I spent the night here and while that may or may not be allowed, it worked for me. At 6:00 the next morning, I work up, bought my ticket and was loaded onto the ferry about 20 minutes later. It's a 15 minute ride to cross over the lake, which I spent in the Sprinter making coffee and occasionally looking out. Super easy to cross the lake and when we arrived, the unloading was quick and I was on my way. This is a super convenient way to cross over from Plattsburgh New York to (a half hour from) Burlington Vermont. Very cool and if you are not wanting to go around the lake, this is a fabulous alternative. My final review in New York on this trip - it's been 157 reviews driving across Western and Northern New York State, starting from Westfield on Lake Erie! See https://www.yelp.com/collection/yPbf5jcJ3cuvJATqoFWbzA [Review 1634 of 2024 - 545 in New York - 22657 overall] read more

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Another joke I bought my ticket and was told to go to line 1 Line 5 was boarding... There were 3 cars purchasing tickets behind me.. I went to line 1 and they skipped and went to line 5 making them selves the last two cars on, there wasn't room for me even though I purchase my tickets first I asked the ferry tenant about it at the booth, and they said there's nothing they can do people go where they want.... So at this place, even if you buy your ticket and your first in line to get on the boat, don't have an expectation of it working out that way Such false advertisement and lying The ferry crossing should be shut down read more

A fun and unique way to get across Lake Champlain. I took the ferry while traveling from Burlington to Plattsburgh to view a potential job. It was $12.10 each way, making it an expensive, if (sometimes) faster, way to get around the lake. When I arrived the ferry happened to be loading and I was able to get right on. I'm sure that is not always the case and the trip may take upwards of 40 minutes. It was fun riding the high seas as the ferry rocked back and forth in the wind and the lake water mist sprayed up on my windshield. That being said, I would not want to do it every day. read more

As far as a ferry goes, this was good. I was a bit terrified as 1) I get seasick and 2) we were wedged into a "spot" on the side with parts of the boat on each side...if that ferry was to have somehow sank, we would have died as I don't know how we would have gotten out of our car. But thankfully the ferry did not sink and thankfully the water was calm that day. read more

Took the Plattsburgh to Grand Isle ferry. This ferry runs 24/7 and takes 14 minutes. Loading & unloading is efficient. Staff is generally friendly, and they're working in the elements, rain, snow, or hot days. You can enjoy a few minutes of lovely lake vistas while crossing. read more

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Took the ferry(today, 11/24) to Plattsburgh at 14:10 and then returned at 18:11 back to Vermont. By now, I am used to very little customer service but the Lake Champlain Transportation Company takes the cake. I get it, it's a non-stop operation to take people, their vehicles, and whatnot to and from NY/VT. That said, for 18 dollars each way, a thank you would go a very long ways. Both women who worked the booths were next level rude...worth driving around next time, rude. If your life is that miserable, do something else that doesn't require you to talk with and to humans!! Do better, Lake Champlain Trans! read more

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We took this car ferry to get from Burlington, Vermont to Plattsburgh, NY on our way to Montreal in September. It was kind of expensive, did not take very long, no problems really. Stable ship. You can get out of the car if you want or just sit inside. They direct you to the lane on the ship to stop. They don't serve any meals and there is no entertainment either. Would be a better experience if they offered a champagne toast when you boarded like on Princess or Celebrity. It's just a simple car ferry to get across the lake. Someone had to put a lake there so now you have to pay for a ferry to get across it. read more

Been riding the Cumberland Head ferry since 1996 for work. Always had a full size pickup truck. Lately they have charging almost an extra $5.00 because I have a pickup. It's also hit or miss some do, some don't. It's more on the Vermont side. This ferry system provides an important link between Vermont and New York. It seems the owners are into a money grab. The toll booth attendant was extremely rude. It's very sad that this company has so much political power in Vermont that they allowed to get away with it. read more

very quick and pleasant experience! it was 11.75 for the driver and the car and 5.25 for each passenger over 13. we got in line and within 10 minutes we were being loaded onto the ferry. this ferry is quite small so i would make sure to plan ahead of time but we took off really quickly and it was only a 15 minute ride to cumberland head! staff was friendly!! read more

The ferry from plattsburgh runs year round and goes back and forth often and is reliable. The ferry between port Kent and Burlington is summertime only and takes about 1.5 hour trip one way. It's very picturesque. It's a nice way to go from nys to Burlington and back for a day or night out. Hey they're not gonna build a bridge and it's a long way around to avoid the $10 ferry fee. So enjoy it. read more

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Always great service, experience and views never disappoint. This time we took an evening ferry and it was dark and beautiful under new moon and stars. Be warned it doesn't go as often as during the day though. read more

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This ferry saves a lot of time, not to mention how cool it is to be able to take your car across the lake. It's a quick, smooth ride across. Only 4 stars cause you hang out in the car the whole time as opposed to walking around. read more

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Ah. The joy of putting your car on a boat! This is one of the easiest ferries to ride. The Grand Isle - Plattsburgh ferry runs 24/7 365. In summer, daytime, ferries run every 10-15 minutes. Yes, there is a published schedule, but it's more a guideline. The ferry arrives at the dock, unloads the cars, fills up with waiting cars, then leaves. If you are going off hours then definitely pay attention to the schedule. No reservations necessary. Just show up at the dock, take your place in line, get on the next boat. There was one time, years back, I think it may have been Memorial Day evening, when I could not get on the first ferry. As of August 2018 - it's $10.75 for car and driver. $4.50 for each additional adult passenger. You are allowed to leave your car in the parking lot, for free, for up to 72 hours. So you could actually make a bicycle loop around Lake Champlain starting and ending at the ferry. read more

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We were staying in Plattsburgh, NY during our ride back from Quebec. We were planning a scenic route through Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire areas before heading back home to South Carolina. We then saw that there was a ferry leaving from near by us to an island off Vermont coast. Then a bridge would take us into some scenic roadways through the Vermont mountains. We rode to the nearby dock and there were two ferry docks (three total) operating affording a short wait across the bay of Lake Champlain. The ride was smooth and scenic, a nice comfortable cruise. The cost was $7.00 per motorcycle. Not sure what it is for other vehicles. They have a web site so you can check. If you get a chance and are looking for a nice adventure, give it a ride. read more

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Skiing the East rather than the West in March, seeing how Mother Nature's been snowing on them more than ever this year, I flew into Plattsburgh instead of Burlington, since Allegiant no longer flies to the latter. That entails an extra half hour of driving, AND a ride on the ferry across Lake Champlain. This is pretty fast (only about 10 minutes after you get on) and convenient (the alternative means driving all the way around the lake - not a good option), but not inexpensive: $10.25 in cash, the only form of payment accepted. They have a published schedule, but from the two experiences I had, I'm not at all sure how closely they adhere to it, particularly during peak times, when it's basically running non-stop, and 'we get there when we get there'. It's smooth sailing getting on and off the boat at the direction of the folks controlling traffic. Since it was the winter, I didn't see anyone getting out of their cars; I didn't see signs saying you CAN'T, though. I do wonder if ice is an issue if when it is a cold winter. On the ride going east, the ferry was not successfully docked the first time - it had to back up a few yards, and basically ram at the ice at the dock a second time before they let cars off! So, use this service, bring cash, and (even though they are 24-hour service) be informed about how often they run the time of the day you're trying to cross. read more

Lake Champlain Ferries - A 10-minute crossing, efficiently run - Ferries Near Me - Plattsburgh, New York

This ferry was a quick and easy way to cross Lake Champlain from Vermont to NY. We just drove up and paid $11.25 + $5 for one additional passenger (discounted rates available for seniors and children,) and waited fewer than 10 minutes for the next ferry. The crossing easy and I think we were driving off towards Plattsburgh in about 15 minutes. The ferry runs 24 hours a day year round! read more

A monopoly making money on commuters. Have to work in about 30 minutes for a one way trip when it could be 2 minutes with a bridge. Their company as a whole- expensive. The Pecor family only care about profits. read more

Went from NY to VT, then VT to NY later in the day. Easy, quick, super convenient. View was great. Staff was super friendly. read more

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Huge safety concerns with this ferry service. They wedged my mom and I into a lane that was far too small for the SUV we're driving. See attached picture. If anything were to happen and we needed to get out of the car we would literally be stuck and we would probably die in this car. I'm currently petrified writing this review as I am sitting on this boat. We tried to tell the attendant who was directing traffic and he was extremely rude to us about it and here we are. Stuck. If you care about your safety and your life I highly recommend seeking alternate routes. read more

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A huge shout out to the three employees who jumped my car in 10° weather this evening . Also they held the fairy for a few extra minutes. So incredibly grateful for their kindness! read more

We took the ferry from Grand Isle to Plattsburgh on May 29th. We had a bad experience. The staff was rude and racial. He made us open the trunk for a security check. We were the only ones picked for the check. We were treated differently. read more

All ferry trips are fun. Nice way to experience downtown Burlington after visiting Ausable Chasm in New York.

I live in Florida where there are bridges 20 miles long. Why is there not a bridge here? This must be absurd amounts of money for regulars who need this route. What a racket. The ferry can run alongside the bridge for those few who still want to ride it but it's time for a bridge. Stop living on the dark ages and get with the times already read more

Well run short distance ferry that runs across Lake Champlain. I used it after visiting Burlington, Vermont enroute to Plattsburgh, N.Y. The one way trip took about 25 minutes including loading and unloading. Very convenient and a useful connection for anyone who wishes to visit both states and stay at one location. It was a little over $10 for a driver and passenger vehicle. Dogs free. Route is between Grand Isle and Plattsburgh. No credit cards accepted if I remember right. read more

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DO NOT THROW YOUR receipt away! Apparently when you pay and you are allowed to go through and line up to board. You still need your receipt to get on. I through it away. I went back to the gate. To get a copy and the guy said he doesn't remember everyone. I AM THE ONLY PERSON HERE AND I BOUT MY TICKET TEN MINUTES AGO. We found my receipt in the trash and the boat pulled off within 2 minutes total with 3 cars on it and me flashing my lights. Avoid these buttholes. They looked at me like I was the ass for throw a receipt away.... read more

What a terrific way to cut to VT from upper NY. We rode the ferry over to the island on our way to Burlington. It was April and it was interesting to see the ice on the lake. $14 for the car and two of us! read more

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Fast and better than driving around Lake Champlain. Friendly service. Easy to navigate.

Drove up, had a very short wait, $10 for the car and I. Easy to load on to and unload off. Boat was very stable. Street access to ferry launches was well marked both directions from VT as well as NY. Saw an awesome sunset from the deck. Nice respite from driving. read more

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Inexpensive, dependable, and quick, the Lake Champlain Ferries are worth your time and money. Plus, the views are spectacular! I highly recommend making the ferries a part of your road trip. read more

Great ferry! Easy access to New York and Vermont. Loading was fast and cost was low. About $14 for one car and two people- CASH. Its easy to find and if you're lucky enough to catch the ferry during sunset- its a stunning sight. Total time one way was about 20 minutes including loading, and unloading. Crew was super welcoming too. read more

This is a fun way to break up the drive. Instead of taking the Interstate all the way to the Canadian border, we decided to do the scenic route instead. The ferry arrived as we approached and we only had to wait a few short minutes while autos disembarked. The ride was only about 15 minutes to the other side of lake Champlain. read more

It always pains me to have to take the ferry to and from Vermont. The employees in the booth are usually rude, the prices are expensive and you can't even save a little money and purchase a round trip ticket, one way only. Oh wait, there's more, they don't take credit cards. I wish the bridge was closer to Plattsburgh so I could just drive across every time. read more