Washington State Ferries
The Fleet...
Largest in the US, with 28 vessels crossing Puget Sound and its inland waterways to serve 20 ports of call all the way from Tacoma to Sidney BC. 500 daily sailings. Over 26 million passengers a year.
Cafeterias serve many sailings. Chowder, cheeseburgers, sandwiches, salads, salmon, eggs, popcorn, beverages... even Northwest coffees and a selection of wines and beers.
Bainbridge Island ~ Seattle...
Between Eagle Harbor at Winslow and Seattle's downtown Colman Dock... near the financial, shopping, restaurant and medical districts of Seattle. Within walking distance of Pike Place Market, the Symphony and Art Museum, Pioneer Square, the International District, the Mariners and Seahawks.
Downtown Seattle's easiest and most enjoyable suburban commute.
About 2 dozen round-trips a day, with a 35-minute crossing. Carrying millions of passengers each year, it is the second busiest ferry route in the US... after only New York City's Staten Island ferry.
Here's the Bainbridge Island ~ Seattle Ferry Schedule.
Kingston ~ Edmonds...
Between Kingston in north Kitsap and Seattle's northside... also providing quick access to Interstate 5 for Vancouver BC or skiing at Stevens Pass or Whistler.
About 2 dozen round-trips daily, with a crossing of less than 30 minutes.
Here's the Kingston ~ Edmonds Ferry Schedule.
Ferry service is also available from Bremerton to downtown Seattle and from Southworth [east of Port Orchard] to the southern suburbs of Seattle.
Jumbo Mark II Class...
Largest vessels in the fleet, serving most of the Bainbridge Island and Kingston sailings.
2,500 people... 220 cars... 460' long... 90' wide... 18 knots... 13,200 hp.
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