Make a reservation make a new oneway or roundtrip guest vehicle reservation. Wsf encourages customers to purchase tickets online all routes. On the port townsend coupeville route, all reservation space 80% of the vessel is released 2 months prior to the season start date. One of the state ferry systems newest vessels ran aground wednesday morning while docking at coupeville, shutting down all service on the port townsendcoupeville route for several hours. However, washington ferries are the only way to get to the san juan islands with your own car. Manage reservations change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for guests. Washington state ferries officials said the mv salish had a soft grounding at coupeville. Port townsend ferry terminal 1 water st, port townsend. Washington state ferries summer reservations increase the. Enjoy pt is a good reference for general trip planning.
Kitsap transit launched fastferry service on the bremertonseattle route in july 2017 and on the kingstonseattle route in november 2018. Jan 5, 2020 jun 20, 2020 leave port townsend daily 6. Anacortes bainbridge island bremerton clinton coupeville edmonds fauntleroy friday harbor kingston lopez island mukilteo orcas island point defiance port townsend seattle shaw island southworth tahlequah vashon island. First, reservations are only needed on certain routes. Traveling from the edmonds kingston ferry or poulsbo area, cross over the hood canal bridge on highway 104, then take the port ludlowchimacumhighway 19 exit and follow the highway all the way to the port townsend dock. Tour the historic 1860 ferry house ebeys landing national. It is also busy so is one of the few that takes reservations. Login to account to make, change, cancel or view my reservations. Wsdot developed a community partnership for the port townsend coupeville route and the san juan islands route. Anacortes, friday harbor, coupeville, lopez island, orcas island, port townsend, shaw island, sidney b. Offering departs or arrivals dailly, those 1 points are c alled to coupeville. Port townsendkeystone ferry port townsend forum tripadvisor. During this time, noshow fees will also be waived on the anacortessan juan islands and port townsendcoupeville reservation routes until further notice.
Ferries washington state department of transportation. To help get you going, here are some of the top questions and answers about saving a spot for your car on a san juan islands ferry. Weather forecast for fort worden state park, port townsend, washington if you planning to travel to fort worden state park, port townsend, washington, here is your 6day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay. Deposit needed for reservations on coupevilletoport. Reservations going fast on port townsend ferry originally published may 17, 2008 at 12. My account make, change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for account holders. If your tree is more than 4 feet in height, please cut it in half before you place it out for pickup. United states of america hotels, motels, resorts and inns. Port townsendcoupeville and anacortessan juan islands this includes trips to sidney b. The ferry house is located on a bluff overlooking ebeys landing state park. Nov 26, 2018 port townsend washington state ferries has announced that due to severe winds and rough seas forecast for the remainder of monday, it is possible that port townsendcoupeville route service will be canceled for the rest of the day. The ferry itself is very clean and beautiful views there is a place to get coffee and food on board.
Before launching into tips on how to secure a reservation, its important to explain how the system works. Jan 02, 2015 washington state ferries sails into 2015 by taking the hesitation out of your vacation plans to the san juan islands. Friday, january 2, 2015 posted by broch bender washington state ferries sails into 2015 by taking the hesitation out of your vacation plans to the san juan islands. Ferry reservations washington state ferries vehicle reservations. 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. Washington state ferries sails into 2015 by taking the hesitation out of your vacation plans to the san juan islands. This will not affect domestic service in the san juan islands as it is vital to the residents, businesses and economy of the san juan islands, according to a washington state ferries press. 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 wsf is a government agency that operates automobile and passenger ferry service in the u. Townsend ferry and other washington state ferries, routes and schedules to help you travel to and from port townsend to your next destination. The island is easily accessible from the mainland by vehicle via washington state route 20 and aboard the washington state ferries from either mukilteo or port townsend. While wsfs winter sailing season has been extended through june 20, sailing. Anacortes san juan islands port townsend coupeville.
Anacortes ferry travel tips what to know to plan your trip. Reservations washington state parks and recreation. How to get the best from your ferry ticket on coupeville port townsend washington state ferries operates coupeville port townsend at washington, wa. Reservations going fast on port townsend ferry the. Go to the washington state ferry website for more information. Make a reservation make a new oneway or roundtrip guest vehicle reservation manage reservations change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for guests my account make, change, cancel or view vehicle reservations for account holders. The agency maintains the largest fleet of ferries in. There is a private ferry from port angeles, washington. The public can learn more about the systems ridership, reliability and ontime performance by visiting our performance indicators dashboard webpage. Washington state ferries 1 water st port townsend, wa. Be aware that the port townsend keystone route is serviced by smaller ferries and is the route that is most frequently cancelled due to low tides or high winds. Port townsendcoupeville ferry sailings possibly canceled. Make a reservation online as an account holder or a guest.
Three years after the introduction of the washington state ferries reservation system, bookings have rocketed. Winter 2020 sailing schedule for port townsend coupeville. Ferry runs aground at coupeville ferry terminal in washington. Washington state ferries coupeville port townsend schedules. Located near the center of whidbey island and about 3 miles south of coupville, washington state ferries travel from keystone across admiralty inlet to deliver ferry travellers to the olympic peninsula via port townsend. On the port townsendcoupeville route, all reservation space 80% of the vessel is released 2 months prior to the season start date. This ferry line present 1 locations to be ride to and from. Nov 19, 2009 port townsend washington state ferries chief david moseley said he didnt want to make any promises, but that a new reservation system could be coming to the port townsendkeystone route by next summer. Washington ferries are not the only ferries that travel to the vicinity of victoria, british columbia. Washington state ferries operates coupeville port townsend at washington, wa. Offering departs or arrivals dailly, those 1 points are c alled to port townsend. Pt guide provides current happenings in and around port townsend. For port townsendcoupeville and anacortessidney, bc.
From the olympic peninsula region, take highway 101 east, then take the exit onto state route sr 20 east. Deposit needed for reservations on coupevilletoport townsend ferry. The system will prompt you to make a roundtrip reservation. The port townsend ferry is a smaller ferry so it is recommended that you make reservations or you might end up waiting at the docks for another sailing. Washington state ferries is implementing a reservation system and riders can start reserving spots immediately for sailings from keystone harbor that begin sunday. One of the state ferry systems newest vessels ran aground wednesday morning while docking at coupeville, shutting down all service on the port townsend coupeville route for several hours. Washington state ferries is delaying the start of its international service to. Port townsendcoupeville ferry route out of service the. Townsendcoupeville ferry repaired after running aground. Hotels near fort worden state park, port townsend, washington. Washington state ferry from port townsend to coupeville. Port townsend washington state ferries has announced that due to severe winds and rough seas forecast for the remainder of monday, it is possible that port townsendcoupeville route service will be canceled for the rest of the day. Apr 06, 2016 washington ferries are not the only ferries that travel to the vicinity of victoria, british columbia. 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.
Apr 22, 2015 washington state ferries sails into 2015 by taking the hesitation out of your vacation plans to the san juan islands. 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. Washington state ferries operates port townsend coupeville at washington, wa. The port townsendcoupeville ferry route is out of service until further notice, according to the washington state department of transportation wsdot. State ferries to reduce service in central puget sound beginning sunday, march 29. The port townsendcoupeville ferry route is out of service until further notice after the mv salish ferry ran aground at the coupeville ferry terminal sunday afternoon. Everything you need to know about the washington state ferries. If you are unable to travel using your reservation or have to cancel your reservation at the last minute, you will not be charged a noshow fee. Sunny, warm weather means big crowds on our ferries, which makes making a reservation all the more important.
Jun 15, 2012 deposit needed for reservations on coupevilletoport townsend ferry. Witness video shows the ferry pulling back and forth into the dock multiple times. Ridership up on port townsendcoupeville ferry peninsula. As you may know, washington state ferries offer a commercial vehicle reservation system on coupeville port townsend and anacortes routes allowing commercial customers to call ahead or go on line to make a reservation for a specific trip. Reservations washington state parks and recreation commission.
Washington state ferries 1 water st port townsend wa 98368. Ferry reservation system could be tested in port townsend. The wsdot blog washington state department of transportation. Washington state ferries summer reservations increase. Washington state ferries is postponing its 2month advance release of vehicle reservations on the anacortessan juan islands and port townsendcoupeville routes, which was originally scheduled for tuesday, april 21. This ferry line present 1 locations to be ride to and from offering departs or arrivals dailly, those 1 points are c alled to port townsend washington state ferries provides a total of 10 ferry schedules every day. Coupeville ferry repairs could take days after grounding. Ridership on the washington state ferries is up over previous years systemwide, with the port townsendcoupeville route experiencing the biggest increase over last year, said dana warr, deputy communications director for the state ferry system. You can make reservations by phone 888 8087977 or 206 4646400 between 7 a. Jefferson county chamber of commerce is a great resource for those considering relocation. Wsf postpones summer 2month reservation release islands. General schedule information will give you an understanding of our schedule, safety procedures and tips. All routes summer vehicle reservation release cancelled.
Lopez island and shaw island only have westbound reservations. Keystone is a small unincorporated community on whidbey island in washington state. The point wilson light is an active aid to navigation located in fort worden state park near port townsend, jefferson county, washington. Summer ferry reservations tend to sell out just as quickly as seattle. Yes, you can buy tickets online through the ferry service website. Terminal information view terminal specific information. It is one of the most important navigational aids in the state, overlooking the entrance to admiralty inlet, the waterway connecting the. It is the county seat and only incorporated city of jefferson county. How often does your organization us e wsf s commercial vehicle reservation system. In addition to its natural scenery at the northeast tip of the olympic peninsula, the city is known for the many. Jan 05, 2020 reservations are recommended for travel between port townsend and coupeville. Reservations are currently available for winter and spring 2020 sailing schedule.
People will have to plunk down cash if they want to reserve a spot on the coupevilletoport townsend ferry route. Visit the washington state ferries website to make your reservation. Port townsend ferry terminal 2020 all you need to know. We are unable to take reservations for interisland travel, or travel from lopez or shaw islands to anacortes. The population was 9,1 at the 2010 united states census and an estimated 9,704 in 2018.
Winter 2020 sailing schedule for friday february 14, 2020. The ferries typically run on time and today was no exception. The washington state department of transportation blog. Wsdot developed a community partnership for the port. Washington state ferries provides a total of 10 ferry schedules every day. Washington state ferries vehicle reservations system wsf vrs. State ferries extends winter sailing schedules through june 20 due to lower demand. Victoria anacortes san juan islands port townsend coupeville mukilteo clinton edmonds kingston seattle bainbridge island seattle bremerton seattle vashon po fauntleroy west seattle vashon fauntleroy west seattle southworth southworth vashon pt. The project was guided by meaningful engagement with washington state ferries wsf staff, community members and customers during the design, development and implementation of save a spot. Seattle to port townsend 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry. Start of state ferry service to canada suspended until april 26 due to covid19 situation. Sep 09, 2018 the port townsend coupeville ferry route is out of service until further notice after the mv salish ferry ran aground at the coupeville ferry terminal sunday afternoon. Townsend ferry and other washington state ferries, routes and schedules to help you. The new online reservation system effective june on the port townsendcoupeville route has gone very, very well since it debuted june 4 on the anacortessidney, b.
Juan islands and port townsendcoupeville reservation routes until further notice. Drivers nearly doubled the number of spots booked in the opening hours of the local summer ferry schedule, compared to two years prior. City of port townsend curbside recycling customers can place their trees out for regular yard waste pickup during the weeks of dec. 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. Port townsendcoupeville and anacortessan juan islands this. Pt townsendkeystone ferry reservations tripadvisor. Port townsendcoupeville ferry sailings possibly canceled for. The ferry from pt townsend to coupetown is a fast way to get from port townsend to whidbey island or even anacortes. Big savings and low prices on fort worden state park, port townsend, washington.
Welcome to the washington state ferries schedule application. Reservations are recommended for travel between port townsend and coupeville. Great special offers available and timetable and port information. Reservations going fast on port townsend ferry the seattle.
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