Amounts due at time of travel, if any, can be paid in usd or the equivalent in cad with exchange applied. The washington state department of corrections also operates a ferry from the same dock to the mcneil island corrections center. The guemes island ferry from anacortes 5 minutes north to guemes island is operated by skagit county, washington wahkiakum county operates the wahkiakum county ferry between puget island, washington and westport, oregon on the lower columbia river the colville confederated tribes operates the mv columbia princess a. List of indian reservations in washington wikipedia.
Convenient and predictable travel on washingtons marine highways. Anacortes is the ideal homeport for ferry activity a staging area for daytrips or a place to come back to after an overnight journey. Ferry county was created in 1899 and named for governor ferry, the last territorial governor and first governor of washington state. Washington state maritime labor headed for a retirement. If reservations are available, customers can now book a spot on a. Oct 01, 2019 reservation noshow fee will be increased up to 100 percent of the oneway fare paid, based on a standard sized vehicle. Please be sure to check out the information at their website.
Make a reservation online as an account holder or a guest. Anacortes ferry travel tips what to know to plan your trip. Kitsap transit launched fastferry service on the bremertonseattle route in july 2017 and on the kingstonseattle route in november 2018. Of course the state of our aging ferry fleet is a whole other discussion. Christine whitney, inchelium ferrytransit program manager 509 7227083. Simply click the make a reservation button on the right. The pierce county ferry will operate on a oneboat schedule throughout the memorial day weekend. Washington state ferries is hiring 60 ordinary seamen, who can rise through the ranks.
Creating a wsf account gives you the ability receive wsf email alerts or register for a wsf carpoolvanpool permit online email. The columbia river is 1 14 miles wide at this point with basalt cliffs and scab land forming both shores. To set up text message alerts, you must create a separate account with your 10digit phone number followed by the domain used by your service provider for email to text delivery in the email. Terminal information view terminal specific information. Reservations washington state parks and recreation. Tips on traveling by ferry lopez island chamber of commerce. All routes summer vehicle reservation release cancelled. My account make, change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for account holders. The county seat, republic, has had a mining history from the time of its inception. Our fares are based on the routes geographical location, the length, width, and height of your vehicle, as well as the length of time you will be traveling on board our ferry. Washington state ferries 2901 3rd ave ste 500 seattle, wa. Each route has a specific time that reservation holders should arrive at their departure terminal to ensure they are loaded on their reserved sailing. There are no reservations for walkon sidney passengers departing from either friday harbor or anacortes but do know that we have been told for years now that walkon passengers must arrive at the ferry landing 1 hour in advance for customs and security reasons so that they can check your passport and forms prior to everyone boarding. At trainus, you can find washington, wa next ferry schedules, routes, and fares.
Everything you need to know about the washington state ferries. State proposes to increase ferry fares and capital surcharge. Make the reservation on the washington state department of transportation ferry website. New ferry reservation system faces and mostly passes geekwire. If you need assistance with trip planning or have questions about washington state parks, please call the washington state parks information center at 360 9028844 between 8 a.
In addition to our standard and large print paper schedules available at any wsf terminal or wsf vessel, we offer a variety of alternative electronic formats to meet your needs. Ferry reservations washington state ferries vehicle reservations. The agency maintains the largest fleet of ferries in. Reservations are recommended for trips between port townsendcoupeville and anacortessan juan islands. Designation of portions of existing highways and ferry routes. State proposes to increase ferry fares and capital. Washington state ferries operates bremerton seattle at washington, wa. Oct 20, 2014 learn how to create an account in our ferries reservation system. Fares are also calculated based on the age or disability of each passenger and are collected either for round trip travel or oneway travel, depending on the departure. Manage reservations change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for guests. Normally, count on 105 ferry departures every week on.
General schedule information will give you an understanding of our schedule, safety procedures and tips. Plan to play at lyons ferry koa, starbuck, washington. Tall reservation space for large, nonstandard vehicles is released all at once in the 1st tier. Winter 2020 sailing schedule for port townsend coupeville. Traveling on this company you can ride in several types of ferry. Washington state ferries wsf is a government agency that operates automobile and passenger ferry service in the u. Anacortes ferry travel what to know vehicle reservations.
Washington state ferries sidney, bc anacortes, wa chelan. Monthly passenger passes are available for the calendar month the first day of the month to the last, are good for 31 round trips, and the discount 20% or higher is based on how often you ride, not age. Uptodate schedules, online reservations, fares, trip ideas and community information. Theres a bit of confusion regarding the no show fee for washington state ferries reservations. Reema griffith, transportation commission executive director, 3607057070 olympia ferry customers and anyone with an interest in washington state ferries fares are being asked to weigh in on a new fare proposal that would take effect starting this october. Learn how to create an account in our ferries reservation system. Nonrefundable reservation fees are charged in addition to ferry fare.
Please visit vehicle reservations to reserve your spot. Washington state ferries looking for 60 new deckhands the. The online ferry reservation system implemented to alleviate traffic to and from the san juans. It is responsible for carrying thousands of passengers daily. Go to the washington state ferry website for more information. Designation of portions of existing highways and ferry. Dnr manages 80 campgrounds across the state and we want you to come out and enjoy them. How to take a ferry from anacortes, wa to victoria, bc. Credit card transactions processed in canada can be processed in canadian or american funds. Agents are available to make reservations between 7 a. The washington state ferries employs a work force of nearly 1,800 staff members. Because the vehicle spots fill up quickly, especially during peak summer months, you should reserve as far in advance as possible.
Wsf encourages customers to purchase tickets online. You may arrive for an earlier or later sailing, but. Washington state ferries is extending the winter sailing schedule through june 20 because of a continued decline in ridership due to covid19. Ferry reservation black ball ferry line daily departures. Start of state ferry service to canada suspended until april 26 due to covid19 situation. Washington state maritime labor headed for a retirement cliff originally published august 14, 2017 at 6. Washington state parks portal, wa official website. Confederated tribes and bands of the yakama nation. The keller ferry crosses the columbia river at its confluence with the sanpoil river from ferry county and the colville indian reservation on the north bank to lincoln county on the south. You can leave your vehicle at the anacortes terminal and walk on the ferry with your luggage andor bicycle or kayak. It runs ten routes serving 20 terminals located around puget sound and in the san juan islands, designated as part of the state highway system. This ferry line present 1 locations to be ride to and from.
The company is an important transport agency in the state of washington, wa. We are unable to take reservations for interisland travel, or travel from lopez or shaw islands to anacortes. Hours are shortened on christmas eve and new years eve. If you have bookmarked interior web pages, please navigate to the page through the new url at. Reservation noshow fee will be increased up to 100 percent of the oneway fare paid, based on a standard sized vehicle. Washington state ferry sails from sidney bc through san juan. See recommended arrival times for each route below. State ferries extends winter sailing schedules through june 20 due to lower demand state ferries to reduce service in central puget sound beginning sunday, march 29 start of state ferry service to canada suspended until april 26 due to covid19 situation. Make a reservation make a new oneway or roundtrip guest vehicle reservation.
Call wsf customer service at 18888087977 or 2064646400. Washington state ferries botch launch of online reservation system for summer sailings by john cook on april 14, 2015 at 9. Customers can cancel their fastferry reservations up to 30 minutes before a scheduled sailing, making these reservations available to other customers. Reservations washington state parks and recreation commission. Jun 26, 2019 the washington state transportation commission has released its proposal to increase ferry fares over the next two years. Campsites are available first come, first served at no additional cost with the purchase of your discover pass. The time in which transfers can be made on the san juan islands interisland ferry is valid through the end of the service day it was issued.
Please enable the cookies in your web browser to continue. Washington state ferries bremerton seattle schedules. Use the washington state ferry website to find approximate vehicle spaces available and parking rates. Riders should use the online and printed oneboat schedule for planning their trips. Now that youve had a look at the whidbey island ferry schedules, here are quick links to other awesome ferry info, like live ferry traffic cams, peak traffic times, helpful tips to avoid ferry hassle, and links to ferry reservations and cancellation alerts. The public can learn more about the systems ridership, reliability and ontime performance by visiting our performance indicators dashboard webpage. Washington state ferries looking for 60 new deckhands. The washington state ferry wsf system allows reservations to be made for. Making reservations washington state parks and recreation. The washington state ferry wsf system allows reservations to be made for travel from anacortes to lopez island and they are highly recommended especially from may through september. Responsible for cleaning, first aid, firefighting, lookout. Welcome to the washington state ferries schedule application. Ferry county legacy washington wa secretary of state. Customers can cancel their fast ferry reservations up to 30 minutes before a scheduled sailing, making these reservations available to other customers.
State ferries to reduce service in central puget sound beginning sunday, march 29. On the anacortessan juan islands routes, reservation space is released according to the following schedule. A limited number of reservation sites are available at the margaret mckenny campground in capitol forest and elbe hills orv campground in elbe hills state forest. To set up text message alerts, you must create a separate account with your 10d. We provide tools and tips to discover new adventures through a onestop shop for inspiration and ideation, trip planning, information sharing, and reservations. Transportation commission office po box 47308 olympia, wa 985047308 360 7057070. Washington state ferries vehicle reservations system wsf vrs. Walkons have a variety of island transportation options, including a seasonal transit bus. Offering departs or arrivals dailly, those 1 points are c alled to seattle. Over 25 million people a year ride on the ferry system, with more than half of these commuters traveling to and from work. Washington state ferries provides a total of 15 ferry schedules every day. Take the anacortes to sidney ferry or visit the san juan. I made ferry reservations both directions since we were driving on, and thought id. The alaska marine highway is working to finalize the 2020 spring summer schedule.
Whether youre traveling from the anacortes ferry terminal to the san juan islands for a wedding, family reunion, group vacation, or other group event, washington state ferries wsf wants to make your travel convenient, easy and predictable. Reserve a spot on the anacortessan juan islandssidney b. State ferries extends winter sailing schedules through june 20 due to lower demand. Reservations are currently available for winter and spring 2020 sailing schedule. These backin sites w nice lawn areas overlook the marina and beautiful snake river w its majestic views. Therefore, customers should continue following the winter schedule through at least june 20.
In addition to our standard and large print paper schedules available at any wsf terminal or. Save a spot vehicle reservations can help make your next ferry trip a smooth sailing. Southeastern grays harbor county and southwestern thurston county. It works with a range of ferry advisory committees throughout puget sound to develop schedules that work, resolve customer problems and understand regional issues. The state of washington maintains the largest ferry system auto and passenger in the united states, and one of the largest in the world. Call the reservation center at 888campout 8882267688 or the washington telecommunications relay service at 711 or 8008336384.
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