NYC Bridge & Tunnel Toll Guide
For Motorcycles
Current 2026 rates for every crossing
Plus — what every rider needs to know before heading into the city
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Three agencies operate NYC toll crossings — each uses its own rate schedule. The operator shown in each table tells you exactly who to contact.
Bridge Toll Rates — Motorcycles
Port Authority tolls are collected entering New York only — no charge leaving NYC toward New Jersey. MTA bridges charge in both directions.
NYC DOT East River bridges have no toll booths and no crossing fee — but a congestion charge applies whenever you are traveling on Manhattan streets below 60th Street, whether entering from a bridge or already in the zone.
📍 Click any pin in the rate table below to jump to that crossing’s location on the map.
NYC Bridges — 2026 Motorcycle Rates
| Bridge | Operator | NY E-ZPass (NYCSC) | Mid-Tier | Tolls by Mail / Non-NYCSC E-ZPass |
Notes | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
George Washington Bridge NJ to Manhattan · No charge in the opposite direction |
Port Authority | $15.79 peak $13.79 off-peak |
$19.05 | $23.30 | PPeak hours: M–F 6–10am & 4–8pm · Sat./Sun. 11am–9pm. Off-peak discount begins phasing out Jan. 2027, dropping $0.50/yr until eliminated in 2030. | 📍 |
Bayonne Bridge NJ to Staten Island · No charge in the opposite direction |
Port Authority | $15.79 peak $13.79 off-peak |
$19.05 | $23.30 | PPeak hours: M–F 6–10am & 4–8pm · Sat./Sun. 11am–9pm. | 📍 |
Goethals Bridge NJ to Staten Island · No charge in the opposite direction |
Port Authority | $15.79 peak $13.79 off-peak |
$19.05 | $23.30 | PPeak hours: M–F 6–10am & 4–8pm · Sat./Sun. 11am–9pm. | 📍 |
Outerbridge Crossing NJ to Staten Island · No charge in the opposite direction |
Port Authority | $15.79 peak $13.79 off-peak |
$19.05 | $23.30 | PPeak hours: M–F 6–10am & 4–8pm · Sat./Sun. 11am–9pm. | 📍 |
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Brooklyn ← → Staten Island · Tolls in both directions |
MTA | $3.25 | $4.18 | $5.06 | TWTire-width restriction: motorcycles and motor scooters with tire widths under 3 inches are not permitted. Standard motorcycle tires are well above this threshold. Source: TBTA Rules & Regulations §1022.1(l). | 📍 |
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge Bronx ← → Queens · Tolls in both directions |
MTA | $3.25 | $4.18 | $5.06 | 📍 | |
Throggs Neck Bridge Bronx ← → Queens · Tolls in both directions |
MTA | $3.25 | $4.18 | $5.06 | 📍 | |
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Manhattan · Queens · Bronx · One toll covers all spans — charged in both directions |
MTA | $3.25 | $4.18 | $5.06 | 📍 | |
Henry Hudson Bridge Manhattan ← → Bronx · Tolls in both directions |
MTA | $2.33 | $3.72 | $5.06 | PKParkway-authorized vehicles only. Motorcycles are generally permitted on New York parkways. Non-parkway vehicles using this bridge are charged the Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges rate instead. | 📍 |
Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge Queens ← → Rockaway Peninsula · Tolls in both directions |
MTA | $2.33 | $3.72 | $5.06 | RRockaway Resident E-ZPass: reduced rate. Vehicle must be registered to a valid Rockaway or Broad Channel address. | 📍 |
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge Brooklyn ← → Rockaway Peninsula · Tolls in both directions |
MTA | $2.33 | $3.72 | $5.06 | 📍 | |
Brooklyn Bridge Brooklyn to Manhattan · No toll booths · No charge in the opposite direction |
NYC DOT |
$4.50 peak · $1.05 overnight
No E-ZPass discount — all payment methods pay the same rate.
Peak: Weekdays 5am–9pm · Weekends 9am–9pm · Overnight: Weekdays 9pm–5am · Weekends 9pm–9am |
CZNo toll booths. The $4.50 is the NYC Congestion Pricing fee — charged automatically by camera entering Manhattan below 60th Street. Charged once per day maximum for motorcycles. | 📍 | ||
Manhattan Bridge Brooklyn to Manhattan · No toll booths · No charge in the opposite direction |
NYC DOT |
$4.50 peak · $1.05 overnight
No E-ZPass discount — all payment methods pay the same rate.
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CZNo toll booths. $4.50 congestion pricing fee charged automatically by camera entering Manhattan below 60th Street. | 📍 | ||
Williamsburg Bridge Brooklyn to Manhattan · No toll booths · No charge in the opposite direction |
NYC DOT |
$4.50 peak · $1.05 overnight
No E-ZPass discount — all payment methods pay the same rate.
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CZNo toll booths. $4.50 congestion pricing fee charged automatically by camera entering Manhattan below 60th Street. | 📍 | ||
Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge Queens to Manhattan · No toll booths · No charge in the opposite direction |
NYC DOT |
$4.50 peak · $1.05 overnight
No E-ZPass discount — all payment methods pay the same rate.
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CZAt 59th Street you are immediately inside the Congestion Relief Zone. The $4.50 fee applies automatically via camera entering Manhattan. | 📍 | ||
NY E-ZPass (NYCSC) — The New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC) issues tags through three agencies: the Port Authority of NY/NJ, the NY State Thruway Authority, and MTA Bridges and Tunnels. Tags from any of these three qualify for the E-ZPass rate at all NYC crossings. Tags from any other source — including standalone NJ Turnpike accounts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and all other non-New York (non-NYCSC) agencies — pay Tolls by Mail rates at MTA crossings. At Port Authority crossings, both NY and NJ NYCSC tags qualify.
P — Port Authority peak hours: M–F 6–10am & 4–8pm · Sat./Sun. 11am–9pm. Off-peak discount phases out 2027–2030 at $0.50/year.
TW — Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge: motorcycles/scooters with tire widths under 3 inches not permitted. Standard tires are well above this threshold. Source: TBTA Rules & Regulations §1022.1(l).
PK — Henry Hudson Bridge: parkway-authorized vehicles only. Motorcycles generally permitted. Non-parkway vehicles charged the Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges rate instead.
R — Rockaway Resident E-ZPass: reduced rate at Cross Bay Bridge. Registered Rockaway or Broad Channel address required.
CZ — No toll booths on East River bridges. Congestion pricing fee charged automatically by camera entering Manhattan below 60th Street. Motorcycles: $4.50 peak · $1.05 overnight · once per day maximum. No E-ZPass discount.
Mid-Tier — Valid New York E-ZPass (NYCSC) account but tag not read at antenna. Non-New York (non-NYCSC) tags do not qualify for Mid-Tier — they pay Tolls by Mail.
Tunnel Toll Rates — Motorcycles
All NYC tunnels are fully cashless. Standard motorcycles are permitted in all four NYC tunnels. Small-displacement scooters and mopeds that cannot maintain 30 mph on the upgrade are not permitted in tunnels.
📍 Click any pin in the rate table below to jump to that crossing’s location on the map.
Port Authority Tunnels — 2026 Motorcycle Rates
| Tunnel | Operator | NY E-ZPass (NYCSC) | Mid-Tier | Tolls by Mail / Non-NYCSC E-ZPass | Notes | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lincoln Tunnel NJ (Weehawken) to Midtown Manhattan · No charge in the opposite direction |
Port Authority | $15.79 peak $13.79 off-peak |
$19.05 | $23.30 | P+CZPeak: M–F 6–10am & 4–8pm, Sat./Sun. 11am–9pm. New York E-ZPass (NYCSC) tunnel credit of up to $1.50 applies against the congestion charge when entering Manhattan during peak hours. | 📍 |
Holland Tunnel NJ (Jersey City) to Lower Manhattan · No charge in the opposite direction |
Port Authority | $15.79 peak $13.79 off-peak |
$19.05 | $23.30 | P+CZPeak: M–F 6–10am & 4–8pm, Sat./Sun. 11am–9pm. New York E-ZPass (NYCSC) tunnel credit of up to $1.50 applies against the congestion charge when entering Manhattan during peak hours. | 📍 |
P — Port Authority peak hours: M–F 6–10am & 4–8pm · Sat./Sun. 11am–9pm. Off-peak discount phases out 2027–2030.
P+CZ — Both peak/off-peak pricing AND the congestion pricing tunnel credit apply. New York E-ZPass (NYCSC) credit of up to $1.50 applied against the $4.50 motorcycle congestion charge during peak hours.
MTA Tunnels — 2026 Motorcycle Rates
| Tunnel | Operator | NY E-ZPass (NYCSC) | Mid-Tier | Tolls by Mail / Non-NYCSC E-ZPass | Notes | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Queens Midtown Tunnel Queens ← → Midtown Manhattan · Tolls in both directions |
MTA | $3.25 | $4.18 | $5.06 | CZNew York E-ZPass (NYCSC) tunnel credit of up to $1.50 applies against the congestion charge when entering Manhattan during peak hours. | 📍 |
Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Brooklyn ← → Lower Manhattan · formerly Brooklyn-Battery · Tolls in both directions |
MTA | $3.25 | $4.18 | $5.06 | CZNew York E-ZPass (NYCSC) tunnel credit of up to $1.50 applies against the congestion charge when entering Manhattan during peak hours. | 📍 |
CZ — Both MTA tunnels deposit you directly into the Manhattan Congestion Relief Zone. New York E-ZPass (NYCSC) credit of up to $1.50 applied against the $4.50 motorcycle congestion charge during peak hours.
Congestion Pricing for Motorcycles
Motorcycles pay $4.50 peak and $1.05 overnight to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. Like cars, motorcycles are charged once per day maximum, regardless of how many times they re-enter the zone.
There are no toll booths. Cameras read your plate automatically at every entry point into the Congestion Relief Zone — and anywhere you travel on Manhattan streets below 60th Street.
New York E-ZPass users are charged to their account; everyone else receives a bill in the mail — including riders from any other state or country.
Motorcycle Rates
Key Rules
Tunnel credit: Up to $1.50 off when entering via the Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Queens Midtown Tunnel, or Hugh L. Carey Tunnel with a New York E-ZPass (NYCSC) during peak hours. The credit offsets the congestion charge — not the tunnel toll itself.
Daily cap: Motorcycles pay the congestion charge once per day regardless of how many times they re-enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
Check the NYC DOT Gridlock Alert calendar before riding on peak days.
Commuter Cost Calculator
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What Every Motorcyclist Should Know
Motorcycle-specific tips, discounts, and gotchas that don’t apply to car drivers.
What Every Motorcyclist Should Know
Practical guidance for riders — in plain English.
Which E-ZPass actually works in New York — and which one doesn’t
Here’s the situation in plain English, because it confuses a lot of riders:
Not all E-ZPass tags are treated equally at NYC crossings. Only one kind of E-ZPass qualifies for the discounted rate: those issued by the New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC).
The New York Customer Service Center is composed of three distinct agencies. If your tag was issued by one of these three, you qualify for the lowest rate at every NYC crossing:
✓ NY State Thruway Authority
✓ MTA Bridges and Tunnels
If your tag came from anywhere else, it does not get the discount at MTA crossings. This includes a standalone NJ Turnpike E-ZPass, a Pennsylvania E-ZPass, a Connecticut E-ZPass, or any other state’s account. Even if the tag reads perfectly and your account is in good standing — you’re paying 40–55% more per crossing.
Important note for NJ riders: A Port Authority–issued E-ZPass is a NYCSC tag and qualifies for the lowest toll rates everywhere. But a NJ Turnpike E-ZPass is issued through a completely separate system and does not qualify for discounted rates at any NYC crossing — MTA or Port Authority.
The fix is simple and open to everyone. You do not need a New York address. Anyone from any state can sign up and immediately qualify for the lowest rate at every NYC crossing. Open a New York E-ZPass account at e-zpassny.com →
You need a motorcycle-specific E-ZPass tag — not the standard car tag
The standard interior E-ZPass tag distributed for cars is not weatherproof and is not built for the vibration, rain, and heat of life on a motorcycle.
When ordering your New York E-ZPass (NYCSC), explicitly request a weatherproof exterior-mounted transponder for your motorcycle. If ordering online, select “Motorcycle” as your vehicle type. If you receive a standard interior tag by mistake, call and ask for a swap before mounting it.
Open a New York E-ZPass account at e-zpassny.com and contact customer service to ensure you receive the correct motorcycle transponder.
The three E-ZPass pricing tiers — a quick reference
Tier 1 — NY E-ZPass (NYCSC) (lowest rate): Tags issued through the New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC), which includes the Port Authority of NY/NJ, the NY State Thruway Authority, and MTA Bridges and Tunnels.
If your tag came from any of these three, you qualify for the lowest rate. You can open a NYCSC account regardless of what state you live in — residency is not a factor. Start your New York E-ZPass enrollment at e-zpassny.com.
Tier 2 — Mid-Tier: You have a valid New York E-ZPass (NYCSC) account but your tag wasn’t read at the antenna — due to improper mounting, a dead battery, or plate-based billing. You get a partial discount, but not the full rate.
Tier 3 — Tolls by Mail / Non-New York (non-NYCSC) E-ZPass (highest rate): Any E-ZPass account not issued through the New York E-ZPass (NYCSC) — including standalone NJ Turnpike accounts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and all other non-NYCSC tags — pays this highest rate at every MTA crossing, every time, even if the tag reads perfectly everywhere else.
Tag placement matters — a missed read costs you the discount
If your E-ZPass tag isn’t properly mounted and readable, the system bills you at the Mid-Tier rate. The most reliable mounting positions are the front fork, handlebars with a dedicated tag holder, or inside a windscreen with a clear line of sight to the reader.
Avoid tank bags and jacket pockets — read rates are inconsistent. Always link your motorcycle’s license plate to your E-ZPass account as a backup so you’re billed at Mid-Tier rather than Tolls by Mail if the tag misses.
The Port Authority off-peak discount is disappearing — plan ahead
Currently, riders crossing Port Authority bridges and tunnels (George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge, Outerbridge Crossing) during off-peak hours pay $13.79 — $2.00 less than the peak rate of $15.79.
Starting January 2027, that discount begins phasing out at $0.50 per year, disappearing entirely by 2030. After that, there will be one flat NY E-ZPass (NYCSC) rate regardless of when you cross.
The Verrazzano has a tire-width restriction
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge prohibits motorcycles and motor scooters with tire widths under three inches — standard motorcycle tires are typically well above this threshold.
This is a safety-based rule targeting narrow-tire vehicles on a high-speed, open-deck crossing. If you ride a small-displacement scooter or moped, verify your tire width before crossing. Source: TBTA Rules & Regulations §1022.1(l). For questions, contact MTA Bridges & Tunnels customer service.
Sources & Official References
All toll rates and rules on this page are sourced from official agency publications:
- MTA Bridges & Tunnels — Toll Rates by Vehicle Type — all MTA crossing rates for motorcycles, effective January 4, 2026
- MTA — TBTA Crossing Charge Schedule (Full PDF) — complete motorcycle rate table; NYCSC issuer definition; “regardless of residency” E-ZPass confirmation
- MTA — Congestion Relief Zone Toll Rates — motorcycle congestion pricing rates, tunnel credits, overnight rates, daily cap
- Port Authority NY/NJ — Bridge & Tunnel Toll Rates — official 2026 Port Authority motorcycle rates (Class 11); NY/NJ NYCSC E-ZPass discount confirmation
- MTA — TBTA Rules and Regulations Governing Vehicular Crossings — §1022.1(l): Verrazzano tire-width restriction
- E-ZPass NY Customer Service Center — New York E-ZPass enrollment and motorcycle transponder ordering
Rates effective January 4, 2026. Always verify current rates with the relevant agency. Under a New Sun makes every effort to keep this information current and accurate but is not responsible for changes made after the page’s last update.
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Toll data sourced from official MTA, Port Authority of NY/NJ, and NYC DOT sources · Rates effective January 4, 2026 · Page last updated April 12, 2026