This interactive map shows every passenger ferry route and terminal in Wisconsin. Across 7 unique routes serving 15 terminals, Wisconsin ferries carry around 488,180 passengers and 233,144 vehicles each year, ranking the state #24 nationally by ferry passenger volume.

The role of ferries in Wisconsin

Wisconsin ferry operations are recorded in the BTS National Census of Ferry Operators, with 7 unique routes and 15 terminals on the map above. Use the route table below for the full operational picture.

Every ferry route in Wisconsin

The table below lists every passenger ferry route serving Wisconsin in the latest National Census of Ferry Operators, sorted by annual ridership. Passenger counts combine both directions.

Notable Wisconsin ferry routes

• Busiest route: Merrimac SR 113 – Okee SR 113 (Wisconsin Department of Transportation, SW Region) carries about 449,904 passengers a year.
• Longest route: Milwaukee Ferry Dock – Muskegon Ferry Dock is 72.0 miles (Lake Express LLC).
• Season mix: 1 routes operate year-round, 6 are seasonal.
• Intermodal terminals: 1 of 15 terminals connect to local bus, rail, or bike share.

Ferry terminals in Wisconsin

The list below covers every ferry terminal recorded in Wisconsin, including the operator, ownership, and what intermodal connections (bus, rail, bike share, parking) are available at the terminal.

Biggest ferry operators in Wisconsin

• Wisconsin Department of Transportation, SW Region: 449,904 annual passengers
• Cassville Car Ferry/ Cassville Tourism: 22,076 annual passengers
• Voight's Marine Service, LLC: 16,200 annual passengers

How Wisconsin compares nationally

Wisconsin ranks #24 of the 41 US states with ferry service. Just ahead is Arizona with 504,098 annual passengers, and just behind is Missouri with 388,087.

For the full national picture and rankings across all 41 US ferry states, see the complete US ferries map.

Neighbouring ferry maps

Michigan ferries, Illinois ferries, Iowa ferries, Minnesota ferries.

Frequently asked questions

How many ferry routes are there in Wisconsin?

The BTS National Census of Ferry Operators records 7 unique passenger ferry routes serving 15 terminals in Wisconsin. Including both directional segments, that is 14 numbered route entries in the database (most routes are recorded once for each direction).

Which is the busiest ferry in Wisconsin?

The Merrimac SR 113 – Okee SR 113 carries about 449,904 passengers each year, making it the busiest ferry route in Wisconsin according to the latest census.

Are Wisconsin ferries free?

Some Wisconsin ferries are operated as part of the state highway system and run free for passengers and vehicles, while privately operated routes charge a fare. Click any route on the map above and refer to the operator’s website for current fares and schedules.

Where does the data on this map come from?

Routes and terminals are pulled live from the National Transportation Atlas Database published by the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics, which compiles every domestic ferry operator’s response to the National Census of Ferry Operators. The map updates automatically whenever BTS refreshes the layer.