Bank In State Washington

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Bank In State Washington

Bank In State Washington

Millions of individuals use the Washington State Ferry system every year. Some are commuters, some are Washingtonians going on vacation and some are tourists. The question I get asked the most by my relatives when they visit is “How do the ferries work?” For those that live in Western Washington or grew up in maritime areas the answer seems simple enough. But, for those that do not live near large bodies of water that requires transportation on a regular basis using the ferry for the first time can be confusing.

Washington State Ferry Routes

There are ten Washington State Ferry Routes; Seattle/Bainbridge Island, Seattle/Bremerton, Edmonds/Kingston, Mukilteo/Clinton, Fauntleroy/Southworth, Fauntleroy/ Vashon, Southworth/Vashon, Pt. Defiance/Tahlequah, Anacortes/San Juan Island and Anacortes/Sidney, BC.

Once the destination is picked each passenger will need to know the run times of the ferry. Washington State Ferry schedules are available on their website and paper pocket schedules are available at the ferry terminal, most grocery stores and visitor centers. Leave and arrival times will be outlined on the schedule. Note that the running times change seasonally, for holidays, weekends and in some instances are effected by tides. If a passenger picks up a schedule in summer and plans to return in the winter they will need to pick up a new schedule as the times will have changed. If one of the arrival or depature times has a symbol next to it refer to the key code on the schedule. For further clarification ask a ferry employee.