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Washington State Ferries050
in Seattle, WAabout Washington State Ferries:
The Washington State Ferry System operates 13 routes. Four of them leave from the Colman Ferry Dock in downtown Seattle and serve Bremerton and Bainbridge Island, and two of them depart from the Fauntleroy Dock in West Seattle. The rest operate from points far to the north and serve the San Juan Islands.
A trip from Seattle to Bremerton or Bainbridge Island offers really terrific views of the city, Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and lots of bottle-green water. Decks are spacious; some of the ferries have heated outdoor seating. Inside, the ferry cafeterias serve reasonably decent food at reasonably decent prices. This is a kid-friendly outing that locals love, too: the bustle of departure is exciting, there's plenty of room to run around, and lots of booths inside with large tables for eating or coloring. The Bainbridge Island run is only 35 minutes, making it the shorter of the two.
The Colman Ferry Dock is located along Seattle's waterfront, south of the Seattle Aquarium. Be prepared to wait if you drive on; arriving early is a good idea.
Fares vary , depending on route and time of year. The ferry system's website offers fare information, ferry cams, and current schedules. For schedule information by phone, call the local number above or the statewide toll free number. [1.888.808.7977]
A trip from Seattle to Bremerton or Bainbridge Island offers really terrific views of the city, Mt. Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and lots of bottle-green water. Decks are spacious; some of the ferries have heated outdoor seating. Inside, the ferry cafeterias serve reasonably decent food at reasonably decent prices. This is a kid-friendly outing that locals love, too: the bustle of departure is exciting, there's plenty of room to run around, and lots of booths inside with large tables for eating or coloring. The Bainbridge Island run is only 35 minutes, making it the shorter of the two.
The Colman Ferry Dock is located along Seattle's waterfront, south of the Seattle Aquarium. Be prepared to wait if you drive on; arriving early is a good idea.
Fares vary , depending on route and time of year. The ferry system's website offers fare information, ferry cams, and current schedules. For schedule information by phone, call the local number above or the statewide toll free number. [1.888.808.7977]
tips:
Find street parking and leave the car behind if you just plan to take a sightseeing tour from downtown Seattle - you'll avoid waiting in the ferry line, and save money on fares.
getting there:
To Colman Ferry Dock: From I-5, take exit 164 (southbound) or 164B (northbound), to 4th Avenue/Safeco Field. Take the 4th Avenue ramp. Turn right on 4th, then travel one block to Royal Brougham. Turn right. Drive four-five blocks to Alaskan Way. Turn right on Alaskan Way. The terminals are 1.2 miles ahead; look for signs overhead. There is a special left turn lane for vehicle traffic into the toll plaza. Parking: There is no parking at the terminal; if you're walking onto the ferry, park on the street or under the Alaskan Way viaduct. Public transportation: Served by Metro's Waterfront Streetcar, as well as bus routes on 1st Avenue.
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