Ferry crossing
Port Townsend to Coupeville (Whidbey Island)
Washington State Ferries runs 14 to 17 sailings a day from Port Townsend to Coupeville (Whidbey Island), the first at 06:30 and the last at 22:00. The crossing takes about 30 minutes, and an adult ticket is US$5.
Sailing times
Port Townsend to Coupeville (Whidbey Island) timetable
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.
Sailing on
107 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | 07:00 | Daily | 30m |
| 08:00 | 08:30 | Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun | 30m |
| 08:45 | 09:15 | Mon–Thu | 30m |
| 09:30 | 10:00 | Daily | 30m |
| 10:15 | 10:45 | Daily | 30m |
| 11:00 | 11:30 | Daily | 30m |
| 11:45 | 12:15 | Daily | 30m |
| 12:30 | 13:00 | Daily | 30m |
| 13:15 | 13:45 | Daily | 30m |
| 14:00 | 14:30 | Daily | 30m |
| 14:45 | 15:15 | Daily | 30m |
| 15:30 | 16:00 | Daily | 30m |
| 16:15 | 16:45 | Fri–Sun | 30m |
| 17:15 | 17:45 | Daily | 30m |
| 18:00 | 18:30 | Fri | 30m |
| 18:45 | 19:15 | Daily | 30m |
| 20:30 | 21:00 | Daily | 30m |
| 22:00 | 22:30 | Fri–Sat | 30m |
Published fares
What it costs
Every fare the operators publish on this crossing, for passengers and vehicles.
Passengers
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Youth (age 18 and under) | Washington State Ferries | No charge |
| Senior (age 65 & over) / Disability | Washington State Ferries | US$2.50 |
| Adult (age 19 - 64) | Washington State Ferries | US$5 |
Vehicles
| Class | Operator | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Surcharge Only (19 and over) | Washington State Ferries | US$0.50 |
| Motorcycle & Senior/Disability Driver / Stowage Fare | Washington State Ferries | US$7.05 |
| Motorcycle & Driver / Stowage Fare | Washington State Ferries | US$9.30 |
| Vehicle U14' (less than 168") & Sr/Disability Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$14.35 |
| Vehicle Under 14' (less than 168") & Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$16.60 |
| Vehicle U22' (standard veh) & Sr/Disability Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$18.75 |
| Vehicle Under 22' (standard veh) & Driver | Washington State Ferries | US$21 |
| Vehicle Under 30' Under 7'2 in. | Washington State Ferries | US$31 |
| Vehicle Under 30' Over 7'2 in. | Washington State Ferries | US$61 |
| Vehicle Under 40' | Washington State Ferries | US$81 |
| Vehicle Under 50' | Washington State Ferries | US$101 |
| Vehicle Under 60' | Washington State Ferries | US$121 |
| Vehicle Under 70' | Washington State Ferries | US$141 |
| Vehicle Under 80' | Washington State Ferries | US$161 |
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.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupeville (Whidbey Island)?
About 30 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Port Townsend to Coupeville (Whidbey Island)?
Between 14 and 17 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Friday. The first boat leaves at 06:30 and the last at 22:00, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupeville (Whidbey Island)?
Washington State Ferries runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
How much is the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupeville (Whidbey Island)?
An adult ticket is US$5 (Adult (age 19 - 64)). Taking a vehicle starts at US$7.05 (Motorcycle & Senior/Disability Driver / Stowage Fare). Prices as the operator published them on 1 August 2026.
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