The Cape Hatteras NC ferry / Ocracoke Island ferry is one of the shorter NC ferry rides, but it is very busy. Cape Hatteras is a popular day-trip destination from Ocracoke Island. Hatteras is great for shopping, playing some golf or visit the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

Most of the year, the ferry departs from Cape Hatteras every half-hour. Bookmark this page for the NC Ferry system schedule. The schedules shown on this site are deemed reliable, but you should always check with the NC DOT Ferry Division.

NC Ferry Schedule

Ocracoke Island NC / Cape Hatteras NC

Schedule for Ocracoke Island / Cape Hatteras NC Route

Click the following links to get a detailed schedule of the NC Ferry departure times. The ferry ride is 40 minutes.

Ferry schedule April 29 through October 27, 2008
October 29, 2008 through December 31, 2008
Ocracoke Island / Hatteras Island Ferry cost
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April 29 thru October 27, 2008
Cape Hatteras Ferry Departure Time	Ocracoke Island Ferry Departure Time
5 a.m.	5 a.m.
6 a.m.	6 a.m.
7 a.m.	7 a.m.
7:30 a.m.	NONE
8 a.m.	8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.	8:30 a.m.
9 a.m.	9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.
10 a.m.	10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.	10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.	11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.	11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.	12 p.m.
12:30 p.m.	12:30 p.m.
1 p.m.	1 p.m.
1:30 p.m.	1:30 p.m.
2 p.m.	2 p.m.
2:30 p.m.	2:30 p.m.
3 p.m.	3 p.m.
3:30 p.m.	3:30 p.m.
4 p.m.	4 p.m.
4:30 p.m.	4:30 p.m.
5 p.m.	5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.	5:30 p.m.
6 p.m.	6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.	6:30 p.m.
7 p.m.	7 p.m.
8 p.m.	8 p.m.
9 p.m.	9 p.m.
10 p.m.	10 p.m.
11p.m.	11p.m.
12 a.m.	12 a.m.

Hatteras NC Golf Specials

October 28, 2008 thru December 31, 2008
Hatteras Island Ferry Departure Time	Ocracoke Island Ferry Departure Time
All times listed above with the exception of those in RED

Passengers are encouraged to call the NCDOT Ferry Division's 24-hour information line, 1-800 BY FERRY (293-3779), for up-to-date schedule information, and 511, the state's free travel information hotline, for road conditions.

Hatteras Island ferry terminal phone number: 252.986.2353 or 800.368.8949.

Ocracoke Island ferry terminal phone number: 252-928-3841 or 800-345-1665.

One Way Fares
All fares	FREE