Rider information

All are welcome on the Washington State Ferries. Learn more about riding the ferries based on the type of rider you are, where you are going or what you are bringing on board.

Commercial and oversized vehicles on ferries

Find information about driving commercial and oversized vehicles onto Washington State Ferries.

First-time riders

See our guide for first-time riders with tips on how to plan your route, make a vehicle reservation and more.

Groups & events

Find out how to hold special occasions aboard Washington State Ferries, get preferential loading for carpools and vanpools or how to travel with a school group.

Medical preferential loading

Learn about our medical preferential loading policy, which provides customers with medical conditions an exemption from the standard “first-come, first-served” policy.

Rider updates

Find out how we how we will expand service starting in June 2025 and operate if a ferry becomes unavailable.

Riders with disabilities

Learn about how we're providing equal access to our riders with disabilities, including information about discounted fares, service animals and more.

Safety & security

Learn about the steps we take to ensure the safety and security of our passengers, including the roles of all riders and those driving a vehicle onto a ferry.