How much does it cost to go to Vashon Island?
Fare Information for Saturday May 21, 2022
| Fare Description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Passenger | |
| Adult (age 19 – 64) | $6.10 |
| Senior (age 65 & over) / Disability | $3.05 |
| Youth (age 6 – 18) | $3.05 |
How much does it cost to go on the ferry in Seattle?
A: A single-ride fare is $2 eastbound (to Seattle) and $10 westbound (from Seattle). The price of a monthly fast-ferry pass is $168, while a monthly combined bus/fast-ferry pass is $196. Seniors, disabled, youth and low-income who show a current reduced-fare permit pay half price.
How long is the Vashon ferry ride?
Via Southworth, crossing time 45 minutes.
Can you get around Vashon Island without a car?
You can take a foot ferry (no car) from Downtown Seattle to Vashon Island and you can also take a ferry (with a car) to Vashon Island from West Seattle (Fauntleroy).
Can you take your car to Vashon Island?
Visit Vashon Island by Ferry Take your car on the ferry to Vashon (you’ll need it), and enjoy the ride over. Step up to the deck and enjoy the fresh air and beautiful sights of the south sound. Once you reach the island, get in your car and explore!
How long does the Seattle to Bremerton ferry take?
Seattle–Bremerton ferry
| Hyak boarding at Bremerton. | |
|---|---|
| Waterway | Puget Sound |
| System length | 17 miles (27 km) |
| Travel time | 60 minutes (2018) 45 minutes (1968) |
| Connections at Bremerton |
How fast do Seattle ferries go?
Fleet
| Class | Ferry name | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Kwa-di Tabil | MV Kennewick | 15 kn (28 km/h; 17 mph) |
| Olympic | MV Tokitae | 17 kn (31 km/h; 20 mph) |
| MV Samish | 17 kn (31 km/h; 20 mph) | |
| MV Chimacum | 17 kn (31 km/h; 20 mph) |
Is Vashon Island worth visiting?
Vashon Island has it’s own laid back vibe to it – it’s definitely more rural and small-town feeling than I expected. There are many photo opps of beautiful water views and landscapes and a lot of unique opportunities to lodge at various cabins and B&B’s with spectacular views of the shoreline.
Is Vashon Island walkable?
Yes! About a 20 minute drive from downtown you can catch a ferry in your car. Also, there is a foot ferry that goes directly from downtown to Vashon Island if you want to walk everywhere or take public transportation, is a great option.
How many cars can fit on the Seattle ferry?
About 4.6 million people ride the Seattle / Bainbridge Island route each year. The trip from Seattle to Bainbridge Island via ferry boat (locals refer to it merely as “the boat”) is 35 minutes. The two Washington State Ferry boats on this route are over 400 feet long, and can carry up to 200 cars and 2,500 passengers.
How often does the ferry run in Seattle?
The first ferries leave at 4:45, 5:20, and 6:20 a.m. From the 7:05 a.m. ferry onward, they run about every 50-55 minutes throughout the rest of the day.