Two ferry routes service Whidbey Island:
- Mukilteo (mainland) to Clinton (Whidbey Island)
- Port Townsend (mainland) to Coupeville (Whidbey Island)
Mukilteo – Clinton Ferry Schedule
Service generally 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. Boats can accommodate everything up to large semi-trucks. Depending upon the boat, it can carry between 120 and 140 vehicles. If you are a first time rider, you 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 in to 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.
The ferry ride, itself is around 15 minutes. Cars unload in first-on, first-off order, unless the crew decides differently. Pay attention and be ready.
In addition to cars, people can walk on the ferry. 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.
Schedule for Thursday, May 8, 2025
Spring 2025 Schedule (Valid through June 14, 2025)
Departures from Mukilteo to Clinton
| Departure | Vessel |
|---|---|
| 5:05 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 5:35 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 6:00 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 6:30 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 7:00 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 7:30 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 8:00 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 8:30 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 9:00 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 9:30 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 10:00 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 10:30 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 11:00 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 11:30 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 12:00 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 12:30 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 1:00 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 1:30 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 2:05 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| Departure | Vessel |
|---|---|
| 2:35 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 3:05 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 3:35 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 4:05 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 4:40 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 5:10 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 5:40 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 6:10 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 6:40 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 7:05 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 7:35 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 8:05 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 8:35 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 9:00 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 10:00 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 11:00 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 12:05 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 1:05 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
Departures from Clinton to Mukilteo
| Departure | Vessel |
|---|---|
| 4:40 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 5:05 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 5:30 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 6:00 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 6:30 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 7:00 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 7:30 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 8:00 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 8:30 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 9:00 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 9:30 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 10:00 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 10:30 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 11:00 AM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 11:30 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 12:00 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 12:30 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 1:00 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 1:30 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| Departure | Vessel |
|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 2:35 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 3:05 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 3:35 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 4:05 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 4:35 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 5:05 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 5:35 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 6:05 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 6:35 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 7:05 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 7:35 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 8:00 PM | Tokitae ♿ |
| 8:30 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 9:30 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 10:30 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 11:30 PM | Kitsap ♿ |
| 12:35 AM | Kitsap ♿ |
♿ = Accessible Vessel
Current Alerts
-
All Routes – Adding service this summer
This summer, we’ll have 18 vessels in service, allowing us to return to almost full domestic service – three years earlier than originally planned. We will bring back the following service:
- The Seattle/Bremerton route will return to its two-boat schedule starting Sunday, June 15.
- The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth “Triangle” route will resume its pre-pandemic three-boat schedule beginning Monday, June 30.
- A second vessel will operate on the Port Townsend/Coupeville run every Friday through Monday from July 4 through the end of the route’s shoulder season on Oct. 13.
We’re also starting a NEW summer sailing schedule on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route on Sunday, June 15.
The reality of adding service: We’ll need to crew three more daily boats for this added service. While we’ve done a lot of hiring and career development in recent years, we will have fewer available relief crew members. This could mean more cancellations due to a shortage of crew.
Learn more about summer 2025 service, including our plans for potential service disruptions.
Posted 21 hours ago -
Muk/Clin – ADA Alert: Tokitae #1 Elevator is Unavailable
The #1 end elevator on the M/V Tokitae is out of service. The #2 end elevator is available for access to the upper decks. Updates will occur as more information becomes available.
Posted 5 days ago -
Systemwide Community Meetings, May 21-22
As we expand service for the busy summer season, we will host two virtual community meetings in May to provide updates and answer questions on the latest at Washington State Ferries.
Both meetings will cover the same topics. Registration is required. To learn more and register, visit: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries/about-us/community-participation
Posted 1 week ago
Pro Tip
Don’t set your car alarm and go up to the gallery or to check the view. The rocking of the boat will set your alarm off and the crew will ask you to return to your car.
Port Townsend – Coupeville Ferry Schedule
If you’ve never been to this terminal, check your map. It is not in Coupeville, it is about 3 miles away next to Fort Casey State Park. Typically, only a single boat sails this route, so departures are every 90 minutes or so. Additionally some sailings are cancelled do to tide conditions. These cancellations are known well in advance and are sent out as advisories.
Schedule for Thursday, May 8, 2025
Spring 2025 Schedule (Valid through June 14, 2025)
Departures from Port Townsend to Coupeville
| Departure | Vessel |
|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 8:00 AM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 9:30 AM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 11:00 AM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 12:30 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
| Departure | Vessel |
|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 3:30 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 5:15 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 6:45 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 8:30 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
Departures from Coupeville to Port Townsend
| Departure | Vessel |
|---|---|
| 7:15 AM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 8:45 AM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 10:15 AM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 11:45 AM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 1:15 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
| Departure | Vessel |
|---|---|
| 2:45 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 4:15 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 6:00 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 7:30 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
| 9:10 PM | Kennewick ♿ |
♿ = Accessible Vessel
Current Alerts
-
All Routes – Adding service this summer
This summer, we’ll have 18 vessels in service, allowing us to return to almost full domestic service – three years earlier than originally planned. We will bring back the following service:
- The Seattle/Bremerton route will return to its two-boat schedule starting Sunday, June 15.
- The Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth “Triangle” route will resume its pre-pandemic three-boat schedule beginning Monday, June 30.
- A second vessel will operate on the Port Townsend/Coupeville run every Friday through Monday from July 4 through the end of the route’s shoulder season on Oct. 13.
We’re also starting a NEW summer sailing schedule on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route on Sunday, June 15.
The reality of adding service: We’ll need to crew three more daily boats for this added service. While we’ve done a lot of hiring and career development in recent years, we will have fewer available relief crew members. This could mean more cancellations due to a shortage of crew.
Learn more about summer 2025 service, including our plans for potential service disruptions.
Posted 21 hours ago -
Systemwide Community Meetings, May 21-22
As we expand service for the busy summer season, we will host two virtual community meetings in May to provide updates and answer questions on the latest at Washington State Ferries.
Both meetings will cover the same topics. Registration is required. To learn more and register, visit: https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries/about-us/community-participation
Posted 1 week ago
Pro Tip
Make a reservation for this route a couple of days in advance. This sailing does sell out. While there are some first-come, first-served spaces for cars, you don’t want to have to find another route because it’s sold out.
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