The Staten Island ferry is not charging any admission to ride on it; this was suspended in 1997. The ferry can be accessed using buses, bikes, and other means of transit. Cars at this time are not allowed.
The Staten Island Ferry does not cost a cent! It is free to ride, but you can only ride one-way (no round-trips). Cars are not allowed on the Staten Island Ferry.
Riding the staten island ferry is a free service provided by the Department of Tramsportation of New York City.
It is a passenger only ferry however, paid parking is available.