The Hatteras ferry crossing is FREE and takes about 1 hour. It makes up to 40 departures a day depending on the season.
If you're making a daytrip to Ocracoke, please plan to arrive at the Hatteras ferry landing as early as possible for the first-come, first-served ferry. Be an early bird and you won't wait in line! The busiest spring, summer, and fall daytripping days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. You can avoid a long wait by arriving at the ferry before 9am, or visiting Ocracoke on Monday, Friday, and/or the weekend.
The schedule can be subject to change due to weather conditions and traffic. It's always a good idea to call ahead at (252)-996-6000. Enjoy the ride!
For NCDOT ferry route information, schedules, and reservations, click here.
You can also get information or make a reservation by calling 1-800-BY-FERRY.
11/13/2014 - 18:11
The N.C. Department of Transportation has started a project this week designed to reduce the possibility of overwash and standing water on N.C. 12 in the Outer Banks just north and south of the temporary bridge on Pea Island in Dare County.
11/06/2014 - 12:34
Off-season has come to the Outer Banks, and with it comes the switchover to the winter schedule on the North Carolina Ferry System's Hatteras-Ocracoke route.
10/23/2014 - 01:50
Your questions (sort of) answered about passenger ferries and more!
10/21/2014 - 02:13
As it turns out, nobody complained about the Hatteras ferry employees at Monday's meeting with NCDOT ferry division directors.
10/15/2014 - 01:25
Communication is good.
10/14/2014 - 13:30
The Raleigh News and Observer's got a new story about passenger ferries!
09/30/2014 - 14:53
Re-surfacing will begin Monday, October 6th on roads more and less traveled.
09/18/2014 - 11:36
Transition to new fall schedule takes place Tuesday, September 23rd.
09/15/2014 - 18:01
NCDOT and conservation groups represented by SELC discussing possible Bonner Bridge solutions.
09/13/2014 - 12:28
Final Quarterly Scan of Bonner Bridge to Take Place Monday 9/15 - Traffic to be halted for 30 minutes at 9 a.m. – Lane closures in place during the day Monday through Thursday
