Ferry crossing
Washington State Ferries runs 5 to 6 sailings a day from Lopez Island to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island), the first at 06:40 and the last at 19:45. The crossing takes between 35 minutes and 1 hour 35 minutes, depending on the sailing.
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.
41 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:40 | 08:15 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 07:00 | 07:35 | Daily | 35m |
| 09:25 | 11:00 | Daily | 1h 35m |
| 13:05 | 14:00 | Daily | 55m |
| 16:45 | 17:25 | Mon–Sat | 40m |
| 19:45 | 21:05 | Daily | 1h 20m |
Published fares
Every vehicle fare the operators publish on this crossing.
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle & Driver / Stowage Fare | Washington State Ferries | US$11.85 |
| Motorcycle & Senior/Disability Driver / Stowage Fare | Washington State Ferries | US$11.85 |
| Vehicle U14' (less than 168") & Sr/Disability Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$29 |
| Vehicle Under 14' (less than 168") & Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$29 |
| Vehicle U22' (standard veh) & Sr/Disability Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$41.05 |
| Vehicle Under 22' (standard veh) & Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$41.05 |
| Vehicle Under 30' Under 7'2 in. | Washington State Ferries | US$61.10 |
| Vehicle Under 30' Over 7'2 in. | Washington State Ferries | US$121.15 |
| Vehicle Under 40' | Washington State Ferries | US$161.20 |
| Vehicle Under 50' | Washington State Ferries | US$201.25 |
| Vehicle Under 60' | Washington State Ferries | US$241.30 |
| Vehicle Under 70' | Washington State Ferries | US$281.35 |
| Vehicle Under 80' | Washington State Ferries | US$321.40 |
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.
Drivers pay for this hop before leaving Lopez, at the kiosk in the terminal or online in advance, because WSF collects inter-island vehicle fares only on westbound trips. The ticket is not tied to a destination and is valid between any two islands, which suits a driver planning more than one hop. Anyone on foot or on a bike rides to Friday Harbor, some 5.6 nautical miles west, without charge.
Before you sail
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.
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