| DOTD Managed Ferries |
TIMES SHOWN ARE THE FIRST AND FINAL AVAILABLE PASSENGER BOARDING TIMES EACH DAY
To ride a ferry headed westbound, the cost is $1 per car and 50 cents for pedestrians (people who walk onto the ferry).
To ride a ferry headed eastbound, there is no charge.
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| Ferry Name |
Status |
Schedule |
Route &
Crossing |
Type &
Capacity |
Detour |
| ALGIERS / CANAL STREET Updated: 3/4/2026 Phone: 1-504-309-9789 |
OPEN |
Hours of Operation
The ferry is operated by NORTA and LabMar Ferry Services, LLC. For questions or concerns, please contact them at (504) 248-3900. |
Mississippi River |
|
6.5 miles via bridge |
| CAMERON / HOLLY BEACH Updated: 2/26/2026 Phone: 1-888-613-3779 |
OPEN |
The ferry operates 24 hours daily. Please note it will be out of service nightly from 12:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. for routine maintenance. |
LA 27: Calcasieu River/Ship Channel |
50 cars |
107 miles via I-10 |
| DUTY / ENTERPRISE Updated: 3/3/2026 Phone: 1-888-613-3779 |
OPEN |
The ferry operates daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
LA 559: Ouachita River |
Barge-Tug, 1 bus or 4 tandem axle trucks or 6 cars or 1 unloaded 18 wheelers |
LA 124 East to LA 8 East to US 425 North to LA 128 West to LA 4 West to LA 559. |
| LOWER ALGIERS / CHALMETTE Updated: 3/4/2026 Phone: 1-504-309-9789 |
OPEN |
Hours of Operation
The ferry is operated by NORTA and LabMar Ferry Services, LLC. For questions or concerns, please contact them at (504) 248-3900. |
Mississippi River |
|
18 miles via bridge |
| PLAQUEMINE / SUNSHINE Updated: 3/4/2026 Phone: 1-888-613-3779 |
OPEN |
Primary Ferry operates Mon-Fri: 4:30am-7:45pm Sat-Sun: 9:30am-6:45pm Additional Ferry: Mon-Fri: 5:15am-9:00am & 3:15pm-7:00pm. |
LA 75: Mississippi River |
35 car, 51 ft max length vehicle |
29 miles via I-10 Miss. River Bridge |