Which ferry is best to take in Seattle?

The Bainbridge Island ferry is a must if you are visiting Seattle. We went to the island for the day, had a wonderful lunch and wandered around downtown. It was a clear sunny day and we had a breath taking view of Mount Olympia (Olympus) from the ferry.



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The island's town center is very walkable and close to the ferry terminal. If you're journeying from Seattle, make your way to Colman Dock's pedestrian overpass and snag a cheaper passenger ticket. You won't have to worry about misbehaving drivers or whether there's room for your car on the ferry.

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But flight-free travel isn't just greener – it's often cheaper, too. For mid-distance journeys, a trip by car (and, if needs be, ferry) tends to cost a lot less per passenger than even the budget-est of budget flights. EVs can be a bit more expensive to hire than petrol and diesel cars, but are far cheaper to run.

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Gray whales feed near Whidbey Island from March to May. Watch from them on the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry. Seals and sea lions are common throughout the Sound, and might be seen on any crossing. Dall's porpoise and harbor porpoise are also often seen.

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The crossing time to Bainbridge lasts about 35 minutes and offers a spectacular view of Seattle's skyline across Elliott Bay.

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Ferries are loaded on a first-come, first-served basis. You can make vehicle reservations to save a spot only on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, British Columbia and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes.

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Due to Washington's geography which features large, deep bodies of water with many peninsulas and islands, ferries are a convenient means of connecting communities in the region.

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If you're staying in downtown Seattle, a car is unnecessary. Parking is difficult and expensive, and Seattle traffic jams are awful. If you are planning a day trip to Mount Rainier National Park, however, a car is necessary.

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