Port Townsend WA 98368 USA
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Ferry Route from Port Townsend Terminal
Wait TimeWSF recommends resevation holders arrive 30 minutes prior to departure to ensure timely processing and boarding. Reservations for vehicles and motorcycles can be made by calling 5-1-1 and up to 2 hours prior to sailing.
Walk-on passengers are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to sailings.
Updated: 11.23.2009, 8:27PM
Directions to Port Townsend Terminal
Traveling from the Edmonds/Kinston ferry or Poulsbo area cross over the Hood Canal Bridge on Highway 104. Then take the Port Ludlow/Chimacum/Highway 19 exit and follow the highway all the way to the Port Townsend dock.
From the Olympic Peninsula region, take Highway 101 east, then take the exit onto State Route (SR) 20 east. Follow SR 20 into town. The highway becomes Sims Way, then Water St. to the Port Townsend/Keystone ferry dock.
Port Townsend Terminal Parking
Port Townsend is a fairly small town with extremely limited parking in the downtown area, on street parking is limited to two hours. You are highly encouraged to park your car in the Haines Place Park-N-Ride Lot by Safeway and use the free down town shuttle with the Jefferson Transit buses to get around.The bus will drop off and PU by the terminal. Limited weekend bus service. Port Townsend Guide
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There is parking available at the bank on weekends only after 1:00pm.
The passenger card, with 20 single rides, can currently be purchased at the Port Townsend or the Keystone tollbooth. The card has 20 one-way passenger trips at a cost of $41.60, which is a reduction in fare to $2.10, opposed to the adult fare of $2.60 each trip. You can purchase your card at the tollbooth or kiosk. The card can be used more than once per sailing, so a family traveling together or a group of friends has the ability to scan the card multiple times for the same sailing.
Monthly Passes
The ferry only passes can be purchased on-line and at retail locations at: Monthly Passes
Disability and Age Based Fares For passengers 6 through the age of 18, the fare is $2.10, a 20% discount from the adult passenger fare. For passengers in this age group who travel more than 32 times a month, the monthly pass is the best value, and if your child travels at least 20 times in a 90-day period, the Multi-Ride Passenger Commuter Card will provide a small discount.
Vending machines with snacks and drinks are available in the terminal. There is also a variety of restaurants, cafes, sandwich shops and coffee shops within walking distance of the ferry terminal.
Lost and Found
All lost & found items on this route are turned into the Port Townsend Terminal. You can reach the Lost & Found Department at 206-515-3439. Their hours of operation are 10:00am to 6:00pm Thursday thru Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Our Information Agents can also assist you with lost & found inquiries from 7:00am through 5:45pm daily at 206-464-6400 or 1-888-808-7977. 
Port Townsend Rideshare Information
For information or to register for our rideshare program, check online at: Rideshare 
Port Townsend Bicycle Information
When traveling on the ferries, bicyclists may bypass the line of vehicle traffic to get onto the ferry dock but must go through a tollbooth. Bicyclists should arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time to be loaded at the beginning of loading. If a bicyclist arrives after vehicle loading has begun they will be loaded at the end of the load. Please follow the directions of our crew. Passes are available for a $20 yearly registration fee, for an annual bike permit and for general information on our bike pass program: Bike Pass 
WSF Fare Discounts
We have discounted fares for customers who commute daily to work or school, or who ride the ferry frequently. We also have discounted fares based on age. Multi-Ride Commuter Cards
Multi-Ride Cards are good for 90 days from the date of purchase and are non-refundable.
The monthly pass is good for 62 rides during the calendar month of issue. If you ride at least 32 times in the month, the pass is the best value at $66.60.
For passengers who have a disability or have reached the age of 65 years, the rate is half the passenger fare. The fare is $1.30 for senior or disabled passengers.
Port Townsend Food Service Information
Food service is not available on the Steilacoom II.
Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC)
Contact your local Ferry Advisory Committee FAC 
Port Townsend Tally System
As of May 19, 2008 the tally system will not be used on this route. The Port Townsend/Keystone route is using the pilot reservations system. Make reservations online or call us at 1-888-808-7977 or 206-464-6400. 
Motorcycles at Port Townsend
Stage with the vehicles prior to tollbooth to be directed to the staging lane. Loading OrderLoaded after bicycles and up to 6 vehicles: late arriving motorcycles are loaded at end of vessel load as space permits. Special Communicationthis route operates on a reservation system. To make a reservation 5-1-1 or 1-888-808-7977. You may arrive as a standby with out a reservation, but reservations are recommended. To make reservations online. 
Trucks at Port Townsend
Reservations are required for trucks, trailers or RV's weighing 6,000 lbs to 80,000 lbs at least 1 day prior to sailing. To make reservations you can call 206-464-6400 or 1-888-808-7977 (WA, BC). Trucks that are over 80,000 lbs will need to take either the Edmonds/Kingston route or the Mukilteo/Clinton route.