Bridges & Tunnels FAQs

  1. What kind of vehicle can I take on the bridges & tunnels?
  2. What bridges and tunnels does the Port Authority of NY & NJ operate?
  3. What is the toll to cross these bridges and tunnels? Is it the same for every bridge?
  4. Which bridges may I walk or ride my bicycle across?

  1. What kind of vehicle can I take on the bridges & tunnels?

    Type of Vehicle GWB Lincoln Holland Bayonne Goethals Outerbridge
    Pedestrian Yes No No Yes No No
    Bike Yes No No Yes No No
    Car Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
    Car with tow Yes Yes,  as per conditions set forth in Green Book. Trailers and towed vehicles prohibited. Yes Yes Yes
    RV Yes,  as per conditions set forth in Green Book. Prohibited Prohibited Yes Yes Yes
    Delivery Truck Upper level Yes,  as per conditions set forth in Green Book. Classes 1, 2 & 3 may travel westbound only. Classes 4, 5 & 6 prohibited. Yes Yes Yes
    Moving Truck Upper level Yes,  as per conditions set forth in Green Book. Classes 1, 2 & 3 may travel westbound only. Classes 4, 5 & 6 prohibited. Yes Yes Yes
    Semi-Rig Upper level Yes,  as per conditions set forth in Green Book. Classes 1, 2 & 3 may travel westbound only. Classes 4, 5 & 6 prohibited. Yes Yes Yes
    Hazmat Upper level, as per conditions set forth in Red Book. No No Yes, as per conditions set forth in Red Book. Yes, as per conditions set forth in Red Book. Yes, as per conditions set forth in Red Book.

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  2. What bridges and tunnels does the Port Authority of NY & NJ operate?
    The Port Authority operates all of the crossings between New York City and New Jersey. These are the
    • George Washington Bridge
    • Lincoln Tunnel
    • Holland Tunnel
    • Bayonne Bridge
    • Goethals Bridge
    • Outerbridge Crossing
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  3. What is the toll to cross these bridges and tunnels? Is it the same for every bridge?
    If you are paying cash, the toll is always the same, regardless of the crossing or the time of day: $8 when crossing into New York City, free when leaving the City.

    There are special discounts that apply for E-ZPass users. To learn more about available E-ZPass discounts, click here.

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  4. Which bridges may I walk or ride my bicycle across?
    You may walk across both the George Washington Bridge and the Bayonne Bridge. You may ride your bicycle across the George Washington Bridge. You may walk your bicycle across the Bayonne Bridge. The pedestrian walkway is narrow, and so please do not ride across the Bayonne Bridge.
    Click here for more information on walking or riding across the George Washington Bridge.
    Click here for more information on walking across the Bayonne Bridge    .

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