Washington State Ferry

Routes

There’s two routes with service Whidbey Island:

Mukilteo–Clinton Route

Daily service begins shortly after 5 am and runs until 1 am. Typically, two boats serve the route, except very early in the day or very late and on days when there’s a crew shortage. Boats can accommodate everything up to large semi-trucks. Depending upon the boat, it can carry between 120 and 140 vehicles. Follow S.R. 525 into Mukilteo and to the entrance to the ferry terminal. There is a lane on the right-hand side that is used when the ferry holding area is filled. If you see cars in the line, get in behind them. Fridays, especially going into three-day weekends, are particularly prone to backing up. When you get to the ticket booth, you can pay via cash or credit card. There is a charge for the car/drive and any additional passengers. Sign up for ferry alerts here.

The ferry ride is approximately 20 minutes. Walk-on passengers use an overhead loading deck on the Mukilteo side. Buy your tickets in the terminal. There is a charge to travel to Whidbey Island, but the return price for walk-on passengers is free. Children 17 and under are free.

Port Townsend–Coupeville Route

This terminal is next to Fort Casey State Park near Coupeville. Typically, one boat sails this route, so departures are approximately every 90 minutes. Sailings are often canceled due to tide conditions and are sent out as advisories. Reservations are required a couple of days in advance for cars. This sailing does sell out.Â