Submitted by the Washington State Ferries

Several Washington state ferry fare changes will go into effect beginning Friday, May 1. The annual peak season surcharge for single-vehicle fares is scheduled to begin. Peak season runs from May 1 through September 30. Passenger fares and multi-ride products are not affected by the peak season changes.

In addition, general fare increases and policy changes will also take effect on May 1.

These changes include:

• 2.5 percent fare increase for all vehicles.

• 2 percent fare increase for passengers.

• An additional 5 percent fare increase for oversize vehicles on the Anacortes/Sidney B.C. route (currently not in service because of COVID-19).

• A 25-cent increase for the capital surcharge, dedicated to the construction of new vessels.

For more information, please visit the Washington State Transportation Commission’s Ferry Fares page. To view current fares, please visit WSF’s Fare Information Page.

You can view all travel alerts at the WSF Travel Bulletins page.