state ferry fares

It will cost more to travel on a state ferry in Washington this fall

BY: - August 10, 2023

The Washington State Transportation Commission on Thursday voted to increase fares for Washington State Ferries this fall. Commissioners approved a 4.25% hike for vehicles and walk-on passengers on Oct. 1 and another 4.25% on Oct. 1, 2024.  They also agreed to provide buyers of a 20-ride book the equivalent of five free trips, up from […]

State ferry system may face budget gap even with fare hike

BY: - August 8, 2023

A pending price hike for Washington State Ferries travelers may not bring in enough money to cover the agency’s operating expenses, raising the possibility of further fare increases next year. The Washington State Transportation Commission is on course to boost fares for vehicles and walk-on passengers by 4.25% on Oct. 1 and another 4.25% on […]

State panel draws up a price hike for ferry travel

BY: - June 22, 2023

A state transportation panel has agreed on how much to raise fares for travel on state ferries in each of the next two years. Now the Washington State Transportation Commission wants to know what the public thinks about it. Commissioners on Wednesday recommended a 4.25% boost for vehicles and walk-on passengers on Oct. 1 and […]