Lynn ferry: 2026 schedule, fares and season dates
The Lynn ferry runs from Blossom Street Pier to Boston’s Long Wharf in about 40 minutes. 2026 weekday schedule, $7 fare and season dates.
The Lynn ferry (MBTA route F5) runs from Blossom Street Pier on the Lynn waterfront to Long Wharf in downtown Boston in about 40 minutes. It is seasonal: weekend boats have ended for 2026, and weekday service is scheduled through Wednesday, Nov. 25. Here are the times, fares and what to know.
Lynn ferry at a glance
- Route: Lynn (Blossom Street Pier) ↔ Long Wharf (North), Boston
- Trip time: about 40 minutes
- Fare: $7.00 one way, $3.50 reduced fare
- 2026 season: weekend service has ended; weekday service is scheduled through Wed., Nov. 25
- Where: the ferry terminal site at 389 Blossom Street, off the Lynnway
Weekday schedule (fall 2026)
| Leaves Lynn | Arrives Long Wharf | Leaves Long Wharf | Arrives Lynn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 6:40 AM | 6:45 AM | 7:25 AM |
| 7:30 AM | 8:10 AM | 8:15 AM | 8:55 AM |
| 9:20 AM | 10:00 AM | — | — |
| — | — | 4:00 PM | 4:40 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:40 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:25 PM |
| 6:30 PM | 7:10 PM | 7:15 PM | 7:55 PM |
Times are from the MBTA’s F5 schedule effective Aug. 17, 2026. There is no service on Thanksgiving or after Nov. 25 this year.
Weekend schedule (summer)
On weekends in season, boats leave Lynn at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., and leave Long Wharf at 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Weekend service for 2026 ended in October; the MBTA will post next year’s schedule in the spring.
Fares
Lynn is an Outer Harbor stop: $7.00 one way, or $3.50 for reduced fares. Check mbta.com/ferry for current payment options before you ride.
Tracking the boat
The MBTA now shows ferries in real time, so you can see where the Lynn boat is before you head to the pier.
Lynn ferry FAQ
Does the Lynn ferry run in winter?
No. It is a seasonal route. In 2026, weekday service is scheduled through Wednesday, Nov. 25, and weekend service has already ended.
How much is the Lynn ferry?
$7.00 one way, or $3.50 for reduced fares.
How long is the ferry from Lynn to Boston?
About 40 minutes from Blossom Street Pier to Long Wharf.
Where does the Lynn ferry leave from?
Blossom Street Pier at the ferry terminal site, 389 Blossom Street, off the Lynnway.
What are other ways to get from Lynn to Boston?
The Newburyport/Rockport commuter rail stops at Lynn station downtown, and MBTA buses connect Lynn to Wonderland on the Blue Line. Before a ferry trip, check the Lynn weather forecast and MBTA service alerts.
For more around the waterfront, see our guides to Lynn Beach and Lynn Shore Drive and the city’s South Harbor plan.
Sources: MBTA F5 Lynn Ferry schedule (effective Aug. 17, 2026); MBTA Lynn Ferry timetable and alerts; City of Lynn (ferry terminal address).
