How To Get Into New York City for a Buck (Actually Two)

If you drive into NYC regularly, you probably use E-Z Pass.

And even if you’re paying cash every time, you’re hit with a sky-high bill just to drive into the city over the GW Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, etc. It’s almost as high as a movie ticket!

Right now, the Lincoln Tunnel will set you back $8 EACH TIME you go into the Big Apple!

But there’s a way to go through the same toll booths and get through for only $2.00!

The Port Authority Carpool Plan provides the largest toll discount at the Port Authority bridges and tunnels.

• The toll for Port Authority Carpool customers is $2 at all hours – 24/7.
• You must have an E-ZPass account and you must register for the Port Authority Carpool Discount Plan.
• To register for the Carpool Plan, call 1-800-333-8655 (New York Service Center) or 1-888-288-6865 (New Jersey Service Center). Be sure to have your account number or tag number and PIN for account access.
• Three or more people must be in a vehicle to be eligible for the Carpool toll rate (no commercial vehicles qualify).
• Customers must use a staffed “Cash-E-ZPass” toll lane and come to a complete stop so the toll collector can verify the number of occupants in the vehicle.

There’s no cost to sign-up, so you should do it regardless! And the next time you go through with 3 people in your car, you’ll save at least $6 each time.