The Galveston-Bolivar ferry is the link between Galveston and Bolivar Peninsula on Hwy 87. A service provided FREE to all travelers 24 hours a day by TX-Dot since 1934.
Each trip covers about 2.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes.
Each ferry can carry approximately 70 vehicles, 500 passengers and 6 crew members, only 8-eighteen wheelers may board at once and carry 80,000 lbs. each.
You can drive your vehicle-on or walk-on depending on your plans. One ferry operates 24 hours a day while a second is placed in service at 6:30am and a 3rd in the afternoon. Up to 6 ferries may be in operation during peak seasons, holidays, events and as traffic calls for more frequent service.
[Source: https://www.bolivarpeninsulatexas.com/About/Galveston-Bolivar-Ferry]