Transit time for Put-in-Bay is under 20 minutes.
Vehicles Going to Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island)
- Reservations are not required. Vehicles are taken on a first come, first serve basis.
- Vehicles can round trip within the same day on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. However, because of heavier traffic we are not able to round trip a vehicle within the same day on Saturday, Sunday or a Holiday Monday.
- Proof of overnight accommodation may be required in order to bring your vehicle to the island.
Vehicles Leaving Put-in-Bay (South Bass Island)
- During Spring & Fall Schedules -Vehicles must be in line before 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday and in line before 3:00 pm on Sundays and Holiday Mondays in order to be guaranteed passage off Put-in-Bay.
- During Summer Schedules -Vehicles must be in line before 6:00 pm Daily in order to be guaranteed passage off Put-in-Bay.
More Put-in-Bay Vehicle Guidelines
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Put-in-Bay
One Way Fares
| Adult | $7.50 |
| Child (6-11yrs.) | $1.50 |
| Child (under 6yrs.) | Free |
| Bicycle | $2.00 |
| Car – Vehicle Guidelines | $17.00 |
| Motorcycle – Vehicle Guidelines | $16.00 |
Vehicle Fare is in Addition to Passengers Bike/luggage Rack Extra
U.S. Military Personnel & U.S. Veterans
Save $2 Off Your Adult Round Trip Fare (reg $15),
when you present your card/ID
| Trailer Fare is in addition to vehicle* | |
| Under 10′ | $ 18.00 |
| 11′ – 14′ | $ 22.00 |
| 15′ – 18′ | $ 26.00 |
| 19′ – 22′ | $ 34.00 |
| 23′ – 26′ | $ 42.00 |
| 27′ – 30′ | $ 50.00 |
| 31′ – 34′ | $ 58.00 |
| 35′ | $ 60.00 |
| Over 35′ Add | $ 2.00/ft |
| jet ski trailer (single) | $ 16.00 |
| jet ski trailer (dbl) | $ 20.00 |