Ferry crossing
Washington State Ferries runs 6 to 7 sailings a day from Lopez Island to Anacortes, the first at 06:15 and the last at 23:20. The crossing takes about 45 minutes, and no fare is charged in this direction.
Sailing times
As published by the operators. Times shift with the season and are suspended in heavy weather — confirm at the terminal before you travel.
From Washington State Ferries's published timetable, which runs until . The next one starts , and the page switches to it that day.
47 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:15 | 07:00 | Daily | 45m |
| 07:50 | 08:35 | Daily | 45m |
| 10:45 | 11:30 | Daily | 45m |
| 14:40 | 15:25 | Daily | 45m |
| 18:35 | 19:20 | Daily | 45m |
| 20:10 | 20:55 | Mon, Thu–Sun | 45m |
| 23:20 | 00:05+1 the next day | Daily | 45m |
Published fares
Every fare the operators publish on this crossing, for passengers and vehicles.
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (age 19 - 64) | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Senior (age 65 & over) / Disability | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Youth (age 18 and under) | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Surcharge Only (19 and over) | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Motorcycle & Driver / Stowage Fare | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Motorcycle & Senior/Disability Driver / Stowage Fare | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle U14' (less than 168") & Sr/Disability Driver | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle U22' (standard veh) & Sr/Disability Driver | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 14' (less than 168") & Driver | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 22' (standard veh) & Driver | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 30' Over 7'2 in. | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 30' Under 7'2 in. | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 40' | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 50' | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 60' | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 70' | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Vehicle Under 80' | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
Fares as published by the operators, in USD, last checked . Vehicle fares rise in the summer season, and some crossings collect the fare in one direction only — a "No charge" row is the operator's own entry, not a gap.
Cars leaving Lopez for the mainland cannot be booked: WSF loads eastbound vehicles here first come, first served, and once a boat fills, the rest of the queue waits for a later sailing. Cars can be left at the Lopez dock for up to 72 hours, though spaces are few. At around 45 minutes this is the quickest run back to Anacortes from any of the islands.
Before you sail
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.
Planning5 min read