TAHLEQUAH – POINT DEFIANCE ferry time schedule overview for the upcoming week: Starts operating at 5:30 AM and ends at 10:55 PM. Operating days this week: everyday.
Where do you catch the ferry to Vashon Island?
Vashon Town is located just five miles south of the north end ferry terminal, which services Fauntleroy (West Seattle) and Southworth (Port Orchard) travelers. The south end ferry dock is a lovely 10-mile drive to town arriving from Pt. Defiance (Tacoma).
How many cars fit on the Vashon ferry?
The issue is that each ferry can carry about 124 cars, but the aging Fauntleroy dock only has space for 80 to 90 vehicles at a time. The dock was built in 1957.
How long is the ferry ride from Seattle to Vashon Island?
It’s an easy twenty-minute bus ride followed by a fifteen-minute ferry crossing, all told it takes under an hour.
Is there parking at the Point Defiance ferry terminal?
Ferry terminal located at end of street. Parking to the left of terminal. Continue past tollbooth in left lane to Marina Parking area. There is a bus stop to your right adjacent to the dock that offers a temporary drop-off point.
Can you take a ferry from Tacoma?
There is currently no direct ferry from Tacoma to Seattle, but going by way of Vashon Island lets you see one of the Puget Sound’s stunning islands while driving into Seattle. A car is the fastest way to aid this journey. Be sure to get to the ferry dock 15 minutes early to assure a space for your car onboard.
How do I get to Vashon Island?
How to Get to Vashon Island
Get to Vashon Island by Ferry. View the ferry schedule here. West Seattle (Fauntleroy Ferry Dock) Tacoma (Point Defiance Ferry Dock) Southworth (Port Orchard Ferry Dock) Downtown Seattle (Water Taxi Dock, no cars) Get to Vashon Island by Air.
Do you need a car on Vashon?
Fortunately, a Vashon Island visit does not require a car which does not mean that driving on the Island is impractical and can be a bit easier to navigate the long ferry lines and wait times.
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 much does it cost to ride the ferry to Anderson Island?
The cost for a vehicle 21 feet or less will go from $17.30 to $17.80 in the nonpeak season and $21.65 to $22.30 in the peak season. The cost for youths ages 6 to 18 to walk on the ferry will remain $3.40. The five-trip value pass will be $21.20 year-round for walk-on passengers, up from $20.60.
How long is the ferry ride to Anderson Island?
The 20-minute ferry ride is the final leg of his daily commute returning from the Pierce County mainland.
Can you make reservations for the Vashon ferry?
Anacortes/San Juan Islands: Reservations available. Port Townsend/Coupeville: Reservations available.
How many ferries does Washington have?
Washington State Ferries operates the largest ferry fleet in the United States. 21 ferries cross Puget Sound and its inland waterways, carrying over 23 million passengers.
How many cars can a ferry carry?
The car deck on each ferry can accommodate approximately 100 standard sized vehicles. The specific number of vehicles on any one voyage may fluctuate depending on the length of the vehicles booked on that particular voyage.
