Wait Time

Passengers should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to sailing.
Updated: 11.23.2009, 8:27PM

Directions to Bainbridge Island Terminal
Northbound on Highway 3: Take the "Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island" exit. You must turn right off the exit ramp. Continue to follow this road for approximately 13 miles; it will take you straight to the ferry dock.

Southbound from the Hood Canal Bridge: Make a right turn coming off the bridge. After driving approximately 6 miles, you will come to the "Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island" exit. Exit at that point and follow the road for aproximately 13 miles.

Southbound from the Kingston area: Follow the road from Kingston for about 5 miles until you come to a stoplight. (Valley Nursery and a Kitsap Transit bus parking lot will be off to the left.) Turn left and follow the road for about 12.5 miles to the ferry terminal.

Bainbridge Island Terminal Parking
There is disabled parking at the terminal. Diamond Parking is available. There are three large lots within two blocks of the terminal. Daily rates (0-10 hours) runs $7-$9. All offer rates for weekend or extended stays. Time and price options are posted at the lots. Monthly parking is available in Bainbridge. “Diamond Dollar” discounts are available. Kitsap Diamond Parking address: 843 6th St. Bremerton, (360) 373-9501.

Lost and Found
All lost & found items on this route are turned into the Seattle 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..

Bainbridge Island Rideshare Information
Carpool/Vanpools must be ticketed and in line 10 minutes before scheduled sailing time to receive preferential loading. If you are late, you will be loaded on a space available basis at the end of the loading. For information or to register for our rideshare program check online at: Rideshare

Bainbridge Island 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 several types of discounted fares for customers who commute daily to work or school, or who just ride the ferry frequently. We also have discounted fares based on age.

Multi-ride cards
Central Sound cards and passes can be used for the Seattle/Bainbridge Island, Seattle/Bremerton and Edmonds/Kingston routes. “Multi-ride cards" are good for 90 days from the date of purchase and are non-refundable.

For the car & driver, we have cards which contain 20 one-way tickets, a 20% savings over the single fare. The 25% Peak Season surcharge is not added to the cost of a card, so the saving is even more. For passengers, the multi-ride card contains 10 round-trip passenger tickets. Monthly Passes
There are monthly passes that passengers can purchase for just the ferry and also passes that include the ferry and transit fares. These passes are good for 31 rides for the calendar month of issue. If you ride at least 16 times in the month, the pass is the best way to go.

The ferry only passes can be purchased on-line and at retail locations at: Monthly Passes

Puget Passes
These passes, which cover the cost of ferry and transit fares, are sold at the ferry terminal and through Metro Transit or Kitsap Transit. These passes are sold for each calendar month.

The cost of the Central Sound ferry and Metro’s $2.00 Puget Pass is $160.35. The Central Sound ferry and Kitsap Transit pass is $138.35. The 3-way Central Sound ferry, Kitsap Transit and Metro’s $2.00 Puget Pass is $210.35.

Disability and Age Based Fares
For passengers who have a disability or have reached the age of 65, you pay half the adult passenger fare.

For fares, check on line for Fares

Bainbridge Island Food Service Information
Food service is provided on board the ferries on this route by Olympic Cascade. Basic operating hours for the galley:Mon-Fri 5 am to 8 pm, Sat. 7 am to 8 pm, Sun. 9 am to 8 pm. Vending machines with snacks and drinks are available. There are many types of restaurants, cafes, sandwich shops and of course, coffee shops within walking distance of the ferry terminal.

Ferry Advisory Committee (FAC)
Contact your local Ferry Advisory Committee FAC

Motorcycles at Bainbridge Island
Pre-ticketed motorcycles may drive as if “through” traffic to use the left hand side of tollbooth. If holding area is full and traffic has come to a stop at the tollbooth, proceed around vehicles to the seller's window at the tollbooth and stage in front of vehicle holding lanes. Loading order bicycles, motorcycles, then vehicles, late arriving motorcycles will be loaded as space permits. Once onboard, please be sure that you don't park your motorcycle in the yellow striped walkways or block vehicle access.

See Motorcycle Loading Procedures at other terminals.

Trucks at Bainbridge Island
WSF requires trucks with a gross vehicle weight of over 80,000 lbs and/or over 8’6” wide to have “travel approval” before crossing any of our routes. Vessels on this route have a limited height clearance and trucks may be loaded out of sequence.

Trucks that have a gross vehicle weight of over 80,000 lbs but are hauling less than 80,000 lbs will need to provide a weight slip.

Please fill out our Oversized/Overweight Vehicle Travel Request Form by downloading a .pdf version of the form and fax it to us at (206) 515-3846. Please allow three business days for completion and approval. You can contact us at anytime for status updates at (206) 464-6400 (Seattle).