Hey so it's basically a ferry from one side to the other. If you need to figure out if the ferry will save you time you need to check Google maps. To see how far you are from the ferry and figure out your estimate time of arrival. Now if you are on Mayport (southend) side going to Ft. George Island side. Or possibly Amelia Island, the ferry is def the way to go. The amount of time you spend waiting is well worth the amount of money you would have paid in gas driving all the way around. Suggestions- Stop by one of my favorite local seafood joints Singletons read more

Easy and efficient. The schedule runs on the 1/2 hours in the day. The the early AM they have more routes. read more

We took the ferry from Mayport to get to Kingsley Plantation at Ft George. It would've been 31 miles out of our way to go thru Jacksonville otherwise. The ferry was a time saver. It's a short 6 min ride across. Everything was well organized, the ride was smooth, easy on, easy off. No public restrooms on the ferry, tho. It was $7 for hubs and me on a weekend. I'd gladly take it again to save time. read more

Worst time having to wait for ferry, I think they actually forgot which line was supposed to go next. Spent 1 1/2 hours in line! They suck!

Come out today and support the Ferry. The weather is great and the Food is plentiful. There are 10 Trucks to choose from. My favorites On The Fly and Up In Smoke are here. You should also try Driftwood BBQ or Corner Taco is serving up goodies too. read more

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A great way to get to Fernandina if you don't feel like taking I95. It's always a quick trip. read more

This ferry trip was worth the wait and small coast. I was amazed at how many vehicles they were able to get loaded and unloaded. The short trip literally saved us a lot of time & gas by not having to go around the city. Bring your camera and get ready to cross the St Johns quickly and safely. Just another little treasure in the state. read more

I love riding the Ferry! I have done it since I was a little girl. I don't enjoy paying $7 a pop on the weekends! Oh and the birds are stinky! But I will pay it and deal with the stink! It totally reminds me of my childhood...the good part! read more

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Pointless. There is no benefit to this ferry whatsoever (nostalgia is not a benefit). It is slow, antiquated and overpriced. The actual crossing takes about 5-10 min, but you can expect to wait 30-35 minutes just to get on the thing as it departs twice an hour from each side. Stop the service and build a bridge. read more

I don't know why I give the ferry 3 stars except for the fact it's a part of Jacksonville history. Fact is nobody really needs to take the ferry anymore when 2 bridges can get you where you want to go. But with that in mind, kids still love to take the 5 minute ride across the river where sometimes you'll see a couple dolphins. The trip is $6 each way which is super pricey for what it is, but take the trip one way just to do it if you never have. Make a right off the north bank side and Kingsley Plantation is 1/4 mile down on your left. read more

For laughs and giggles I randomly decided to take the ferry from mayport over to the island. Most ppl from jax dont necessary look at Fort George as an island, but after crossing over the water in a ferry I did! The ride is only 3-4 minutes tops and will cost you at least $6 depending on how many people are in the car. I believe its an additional dollar per person. Thats kind of expensive for a 3 minute ride, but its definitely worth the experience. Also, the ferry literally saves you a 45 minute drive. Support the ferry! read more

OK guys, I know the trip hardly lasts 15 minutes, but it's a great dip into the past. Easy to imagine the same trip on the same ferry in 1955. One of the last living pieces of river travel in Florida plus a pretty trip up Amelia Island for an afternoon. What do you want for $6? read more

Reliable, super cool and organized. The digital signs are a nice modern addition to this retro kind of transportation. There's a palpable charm to being ferried across the river on this contraption. Very glad we still have this vintage travel choice. read more

As stated by prior reviews the ride is very short. I was only able to get out of my truck for like 3 mins before I had to get back in. They must've just increased to $6 per car. One of the crew-members was very funny. And seemed to keep people smiling. read more

I would have left zero stars but that was not an option. DON'T TAKE IT. Wasted so much time sitting in traffic could have made the drive twice. What a nightmare. read more

Lots of fun to be had in this short ride across the river. Price is $6 for the ride, but on weekends they charge an extra $1 per person in the vehicle. There were signs that they now accept debit cards. read more

The absolute best way to get from Mayport to the Sand Dollar Seafood restaurant and back again it saves about a 50 mile drive roundtrip to go to and cross the Dames Point Bridge. Plus while you are crossing on the ferry you can get out of your vehicle and take pictures of the river. read more

This was the 3rd time I have been on this ferry and I have to say, I am a fan. It's $5, saves you lots of time and connects you to a beautiful place (assuming your going North). I am always happy w/the customer service I receive and for a little bit (while out on the river) I feel really relaxed. Definitely worth adding into your road trip. read more

Ferry service NOT good during event weekends. Heavily promoted online and by the hotel. "Easy", "ferries every 15 minutes", "avoid traffic". Waited 70 minutes at Charthouse. Ferries went past us from the stadium, filled up at Jackson Landing and Doubletree before coming our way. 2 ferries stopped to add 2 or 3 people, 1 blew right by us totally full. No one answered their phone when we called their number. Missed kickoff of the UF vs UGA game sweltering on a dock waiting for the stupid ferry. Efficient when we could finally get on one. Add boats, staff or speed to cover events please... read more

The A1A St Johns River Ferry is a great little ride. It's a small ferry that connects A1A from both sides of the river. Ft George Island is pristine and gorgeous. Please take a lovely trip to the quaint and hip town of Fernandina. The St Johns River Ferry is one of the last ferries in Florida. If you want to have a romantic and lovely day trip in Jacksonville, this is as good as it gets. read more

This was great fun for a first timer and also really convenient. I took the ferry from the north side of the river to the south. It is very well organized with employees directing you where to go and park on the ferry. Once you're on the ferry an employee goes around to each vehicle to collect payment ($6 for a car, didn't have to pay more for the passengers) and if you're curious you can get out of your car and walk around as well. A lot of people stayed in their cars, leading me to think they're probably too used to it by now. Me, I was having fun! The actual ferry trip is quite short, probably 5-7 minutes which makes it real convenient. If you include the wait time it's probably around 15-20 minutes. They also have a good website that has info on pricing and schedules. If you're back from a day of driving around and sightseeing, you can also catch a quick bite at the many seafood joints close by. I went to safe harbor restaurant and found the food pretty good. Even if you're not from the area, it's worth trying the ferry if you've never been on anything like this before! read more

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A real blast from the past. I'm so glad it's still operating. It's $6 on weekdays - on the half hour.

The most fun for $6 (car). Be sure to get fried shrimp at Singletons!! Perfect definition of a day

We used this ferry service hoping to cut off fifteen minutes travel to Amelia island from mayport unfortunately the ferry was reduced to 4 lines from 5 reducing the number of cars they can carry across. When you ask how many cars are ahead of you you only get one answer *not many you should make the next trip no problem* we were delayed an hour for what would have been a 15-30 minute car trip around on the interstate. Additionally the attendants were very rude once we were loaded on and it came time to pay one wound up getting snappy with me, needless to say the 30 minutes extra is not worth the hassle and rudeness of the ferry operatives. Save your time, money, and stress and just make the drive. read more