GWB Motorcycle, RV & Special Vehicle Toll Rates (2026)

Motorcycle Tolls on the George Washington Bridge

Motorcycles on the George Washington Bridge are PANYNJ Class 11 and pay $15.79 during peak hours, $13.79 during off-peak hours, and $23.30 by Toll-by-Mail (Jan 2026 tariff). Motorcycles get a $1.00 discount versus the standard car rate at every E-ZPass tier.

Unlike the previous tariff cycle, motorcycles now do face a peak/off-peak price differential with E-ZPass: $2.00 per crossing, the same gap as cars. Saving by riding off-peak is therefore an option, and savings versus Toll-by-Mail run from $7.51 (peak) to $9.51 (off-peak) per crossing.

The toll is collected eastbound only. If you ride from New Jersey into New York, you pay the toll. Riding from New York into New Jersey is free. This one-way toll collection applies to all vehicle types on every Port Authority crossing.

E-ZPass Transponder Options for Motorcycles

Motorcycle riders can use a standard E-ZPass transponder, but mounting it properly is important for reliable reads at toll points. The transponder must be positioned so it can communicate with the overhead toll gantry as you pass through.

Common mounting options include placing the transponder inside a clear waterproof pouch attached to the front fork or fairing, securing it to the inside of a windshield (if your motorcycle has one), or placing it inside a clear tank bag. Some E-ZPass agencies, including the New York E-ZPass Customer Service Center, offer motorcycle-specific mounts or smaller transponder units designed for bikes.

If the transponder fails to read as you cross, the toll system will capture your license plate and issue a Toll-by-Mail invoice at the higher rate. To avoid this, make sure your transponder is properly mounted and that your E-ZPass account is set to the motorcycle vehicle class. You can update your vehicle classification through your E-ZPass account online or by calling your issuing agency.

RV and Camper Tolls: Axle Count Is What Matters

Recreational vehicles and campers on the George Washington Bridge are classified by the number of axles, not by the vehicle's size, weight, or designation. This is the same axle-based classification system used for all vehicles at Port Authority crossings.

A 2-axle RV or camper (such as a Class B camper van or a smaller Class C motorhome) pays the same toll as a regular passenger car: $16.79 peak, $14.79 off-peak with E-ZPass, or $23.30 Toll-by-Mail. If your RV has only two axles and no additional trailer, your toll cost is identical to a standard car.

A 3-axle RV or motorhome (typically larger Class A motorhomes with a tag axle) pays the 3-axle commercial rate: $68.01 peak, $65.01 off-peak with E-ZPass, or $77.01 Toll-by-Mail. This is a significant jump from the 2-axle rate, so it is important to know how many axles your RV has before you cross.

For even larger configurations (4 or more axles), the toll continues to increase. A 4-axle vehicle pays $90.68 peak, $86.68 off-peak with E-ZPass, or $102.68 Toll-by-Mail. Check the complete commercial toll rate table for all axle counts.

Vehicles with Trailers: How Axle Counts Add Up

When you tow a trailer across the George Washington Bridge, the trailer's axles are counted together with the towing vehicle's axles. But the total alone does not set the rate, and this is the single most expensive thing to get wrong on this bridge. The tariff puts a car and a one-axle utility trailer at three axles in Class 7, "CLASS 1 OR 11 (INCLUDING CLASS 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES) WITH TRAILER (Minimum Three Single Wheel Axles)", at $30.59 peak. It does not put it on the 3-axle truck row at $68.01.

The thing that decides which of the two you pay is the tow vehicle's rear wheels. The Class 3 row reads "VEHICLES WITH THREE AXLES Or Combination of Vehicles Totaling Three Axles", and the dagger on that second line says: "Where the rear most axle of the motorized unit has dual rear wheels or super-single tires." A passenger car has single rear wheels, so a car and trailer never reaches the truck schedule however many axles it has. Swap the car for a dually pickup and the identical trailer costs $68.01.

Here are common towing combinations and their toll classifications:

• Class 1 car + 1-axle trailer = 3 axles (Class 7): $30.59 peak / $28.59 off-peak (E-ZPass) / $44.60 Toll-by-Mail. This applies to small utility trailers, boat trailers with a single axle, and lightweight camping trailers.
• Class 1 car + 2-axle trailer = 4 axles (Class 7): $44.39 peak / $42.39 off-peak (E-ZPass) / $65.90 Toll-by-Mail. Each additional axle beyond 3 adds $13.80 (peak/off-peak) or $21.30 (Toll-by-Mail). Applies to larger travel trailers, horse trailers, and enclosed cargo trailers with tandem axles.
• Truck + 2-axle trailer = 4+ axles: Rate depends on total axle count and uses the truck schedule (Class 4+) rather than Class 7. A dual-rear-axle pickup (2 axles) with a tandem-axle trailer (2 axles) totals 4 axles and pays $90.68 (Class 4 peak).

If you tow a trailer regularly, update your E-ZPass account to reflect the correct axle count for your towing configuration. If you only tow occasionally, you can update the axle count before your trip and change it back afterward. Failing to update your account may result in a toll mismatch and a violation notice. Most E-ZPass agencies allow axle count changes online through your account dashboard. Learn more about E-ZPass account management.

Bus Tolls: Public Transit, Charter, and School Buses

Buses have their own dedicated PANYNJ classes, separate from cars and trucks. Effective 12 July 2026 the single bus rate was split into three classes, distinguished by length and axle count: Class 8A 2-axle mini buses under 32 feet ($21.00 peak), Class 8B 2-axle buses 32 feet or longer ($23.00 peak), and Class 9 3-axle buses ($25.00 peak). For each class the off-peak rate is 0.8x the peak rate and Toll-by-Mail is 1.45x. Before 12 July 2026 all buses paid a single $18.00 E-ZPass peak rate.

NJ Transit buses cross the GWB regularly, connecting Bergen County and Rockland County communities to the GWB Bus Station in Washington Heights. The Port Authority's schedule notes that an E-ZPass tag is required to receive the bus toll rate; a bus without one is billed by mail.

Charter buses, tour buses and school buses pay the bus class for their length and axle count. School buses do not receive a toll exemption from the Port Authority. School districts budgeting for field trips or athletic events that involve crossing the GWB should account for the bridge toll as a transportation cost.

Tow Vehicles and Car Carriers

Tow trucks, flatbed carriers, and car transport vehicles pay tolls based on their total axle count. A standard 2-axle tow truck pays the same rate as other dual-axle commercial vehicles ($45.34 peak with E-ZPass). Larger flatbed carriers and multi-car transport trucks with 3, 4, 5, or more axles pay progressively higher rates.

Car carriers (the multi-level trailers that transport new vehicles from factories and ports) are among the largest vehicles on the road and may have 5 or 6 axles total. A 5-axle carrier pays $113.35 peak with E-ZPass, and a 6-axle (base) carrier pays $136.02 peak; each additional axle beyond 6 adds $22.67 peak / $21.67 off-peak. These rates reflect the additional wear and space these vehicles require on the bridge. View the complete truck toll schedule.

Emergency and Government Vehicles

Neither the Port Authority's published toll schedule nor its Truckers' Guide lists an exemption class for emergency, government or military vehicles, so this site does not state one. An agency operating such a vehicle should confirm its toll status with the Port Authority (Customer Connection, 1-800-221-9903) rather than rely on a general rule.

Special Situations: Oversized Vehicles, Height Restrictions, and Hazmat

Oversized vehicles do not apply for a permit. The Port Authority's Truckers' Guide (April 2026) says every oversize vehicle must have a Port Authority Police escort, and the operator must call the GWB Communications Desk (201-346-4100, 24/7) before the trip for approval. The toll is double the established rate, plus a $40.00 escort fee that the Guide notes is subject to change. Oversize rules in full.

The height limit is the same on both levels: the Truckers' Guide lists GWB Upper Level 13 feet 6 inches and GWB Lower Level 13 feet 6 inches. What differs is who may use each deck. All trucks, and any vehicle towing a trailer, must use the upper level, and the Port Authority's Traffic Rules also bar RVs, campers and other vehicles with liquefied petroleum gas installations for cooking, heating or refrigeration from the lower level. A vehicle over 13 feet 6 inches is an oversize vehicle and follows the escort rule above. See the upper vs lower level guide.

Hazardous materials (hazmat) are permitted on the GWB upper level, not banned from the bridge. The Port Authority's Traffic Rules and Regulations (revised February 2026) mark every USDOT class from 1.4 to 9, and propane, as permitted on the upper level and on the Bayonne, Goethals and Outerbridge. Explosives in classes 1.1 to 1.3 need the facility manager's permission in advance, additional fees and a Port Authority Police escort; nuclear weapons are prohibited everywhere. The lower level and the Lincoln and Holland tunnels prohibit hazmat apart from three exceptions: class 1.4 to 1.6 loads that need no placards, class 7 manufactured articles, and small Materials of Trade quantities in most other classes, and there is no exception for propane. Source: Port Authority TB&T Traffic Rules and Regulations, Section 4, read 24 October 2026.

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