Experience history on the nation’s oldest operational ferry
The Rocky Hill - Glastonbury Ferry is the oldest continuously operational ferry in the United States. The original ferry dates back to 1655, crossing the Connecticut River between Rocky Hill and Glastonbury.
The ferry serves local motorists, cyclists, and tourists, and provides great value as a historic resource.
Ferry schedule
Weather conditions, water levels, or mechanical issues can sometimes impact the operation of the ferry. If the ferry is closed for any reason during the regular operating season, it will be listed on our real-time travel information website CTroads.
*Open April 1 through November 30*
*Closed Thanksgiving*
7:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.
10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ferry tickets and fees
Tickets may be purchased onboard ferries or through Token Transit. Cash or check accepted, exact change preferred. Please note: If using Token Transit, tickets are valid for verification for 10 minutes, so only activate just before boarding the vessel.
(Car, SUV, Truck, Motorcycle or Similar):
$5.00 per vehicle (Weekdays)
$6.00 per vehicle (Weekends)
$60.00 for a book of 20 crossings($3.00/crossing).
Available onboard.
$2.00 for pedestrians and bicyclists
(all days)
Contact ferry operations
Blaise Clemente
860-721-0659
Blaise.Clemente@ct.gov
Gregory Tower
860-594-2850
Gregory.Tower@ct.gov
Directions to Rocky Hill-Glastonbury Ferry
Location and directions
Rte. 160, Rocky Hill, CT 06067From the West side of the Connecticut river
Interstate 91 (I-91) South or North to Exit 23, West street
Top ramp, is southbound, a left turn if northbound,right turn.
Follow signs to ferry landing located on Route 160
