Ferries on the East End
Four ferry operators matter to a Hamptons trip. Two link Shelter Island to the forks, one crosses Long Island Sound to Connecticut, and one runs a seasonal fast ferry from Montauk to Block Island.
Fares and schedules checked October 2026.
Illustration made for this guide; it does not show a specific place or operator.
Shelter Island has no bridge, so the ferries are the road. The South Ferry lands in North Haven beside Sag Harbor, and the North Ferry lands in Greenport. The Cross Sound Ferry connects Orient Point with New London, and the Montauk to Block Island ferry is seasonal and passenger-only.
| Ferry | Connects | Cars | Fare checked | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ferry | North Haven (Sag Harbor side) and Shelter Island | Yes | $18 one way, cash only | None needed |
| North Ferry | Greenport and Shelter Island Heights | Yes | $16 one way; foot $3 | None; first come |
| Cross Sound Ferry | Orient Point and New London, CT | Yes | From $37.40 car and driver, per the operator | Online reservations |
| Montauk to Block Island | Montauk Harbor and Block Island, RI | No | $45 adult one way online (2026) | Highly recommended |
All figures from the operators' own sites, checked October 2026. The Block Island service ran April 10 to October 19 in 2026.
Using the ferries to reach the Hamptons
From Manhattan, the usual plan for Shelter Island is the Jitney to Sag Harbor and the South Ferry. From Connecticut, the Cross Sound Ferry gets you to Orient Point, and SCT Route 92 or a car carries you on to the North Ferry. The Connecticut route page and the Shelter Island route page lay out the sequence.
Sources
Checked October 2026. Operators revise schedules and fares; use the official pages below for the final word.