Description
The Galveston-Port Bolivar Ferry is a free ferry service that operates between the cities of Galveston and Port Bolivar, Texas. This attraction is also an important transportation link, and a beloved piece of local history in the Galveston area.
This Ferry connects two sections of State Highway 87. State Highway 87 is the only highway that circles Galveston Bay south of IH-10. The Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) free ferry service is the only way for motorists to cross the waterway between Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island.
Location Highlights
- 1000 Ferry Rd, Galveston, TX 77550
- 54 miles from Houston, TX
Contact Information
- (409) 795-2230
- Ferry Website
Important Information
- The ferry can carry up to 70 vehicles and 500 passengers per trip.
- The ferry service is free to use, and no reservations are required.
- The ferry ride takes approximately 18-20 minutes each way.
- The ferry service is operated by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
- The ferry is a popular tourist attraction, as it provides stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as the opportunity to see dolphins, pelicans, and other marine life.
Hours of operation
- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Departs every 15-20 minutes during peak season.
