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Delta Ferries

Current Advisories

September 30, 2024
The State Route 220 (SR-220) J-Mack Ferry will be Dry Docked for Required Hull Inspection Long-Term Closure Starting Sunday, September 29, 2024

September 11, 2024
State Route-84 “Real McCoy II Ferry” out of service due to mechanical repairs: Motorists are advised to use Delta Companion Ferry State Route 220 “J-Mack Ferry”

Caltrans operates two ferries in the Sacramento Delta Region, The Real McCoy II and the J-Mack. Both ferries operate 24/7 and are free of charge.

Map of Caltrans ferries in the delta region.

The Real McCoy

Photograph of the Real McCoy II on the Delta

The Real McCoy II is classified as an extension of Highway 84. It provides service to Ryer Island residents and its visitors by crossing the Cache Slough to Rio Vista.

The Real McCoy II is 88-feet long by 38-feet wide. It is powered by a hydraulic propulsion system, with 360 degree propellers for steering. The hull’s capacity is 80,000 pounds, and can carry up to eight vehicles.

The Real McCoy II operates on the following schedule: crossings are scheduled every 20 minutes; on the hour, 20 minutes after the hour, and 40 minutes after the hour.

The J-Mack Ferry

Photograph of the J-Mack Ferry on the Delta

The J-Mack Ferry crosses Steamboat Slough in the Sacramento Delta, connecting Grand Island to East Ryer Island; about a 400-foot three-minute ride. The vessel is classified as an extension of Highway 220.

The J-Mack currently operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Boat operators are on duty 24 hours a day to provide service to individual passengers and motorists crossing Steamboat Slough.

The J-Mack is a 92-foot long by 32-foot wide cable drawn ferry and can carry up to six vehicles.

There are several way to check the status of the Delta Ferries

Caltrans Quickmap

Bay Area 511

Caltrans Bay Area Twitter

 Delta Ferry Hotline (510) 622-0120

Phone line is updated daily or as changes occur. You can also leave a message, and your call will be returned by Caltrans staff as soon as possible.

ABC 10’s “Bartell Backroads” took a ride on the Real McCoy Ferry. See the story and video here
All about the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta's floating highway | abc10.com