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Shaw Island to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)

Washington State Ferries runs 4 to 5 sailings a day from Shaw Island to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island), the first at 07:05 and the last at 19:15. The crossing takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.

FromShaw Island
1h 10m
ToFriday Harbor (San Juan Island)

Sailing times

Shaw Island to Friday Harbor (San Juan 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

34 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.

Sailing times for Shaw Island to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)
DepartsArrivesRuns onCrossing
07:0508:15Daily1h 10m
09:5011:00Daily1h 10m
12:1514:00Daily1h 45m
16:1517:25Mon–Sat1h 10m
19:1521:05Daily1h 50m
Coming backFriday Harbor (San Juan Island) → Shaw Island41 a week · 55m

Published fares

What it costs

Every vehicle fare the operators publish on this crossing.

Vehicles

Vehicles fares
ClassOperatorFare
Motorcycle & Driver / Stowage FareWashington State FerriesUS$11.85
Motorcycle & Senior/Disability Driver / Stowage FareWashington State FerriesUS$11.85
Vehicle U14' (less than 168") & Sr/Disability DriverWashington State FerriesUS$29
Vehicle Under 14' (less than 168") & DriverWashington State FerriesUS$29
Vehicle U22' (standard veh) & Sr/Disability DriverWashington State FerriesUS$41.05
Vehicle Under 22' (standard veh) & DriverWashington State FerriesUS$41.05
Vehicle Under 30' Under 7'2 in.Washington State FerriesUS$61.10
Vehicle Under 30' Over 7'2 in.Washington State FerriesUS$121.15
Vehicle Under 40'Washington State FerriesUS$161.20
Vehicle Under 50'Washington State FerriesUS$201.25
Vehicle Under 60'Washington State FerriesUS$241.30
Vehicle Under 70'Washington State FerriesUS$281.35
Vehicle Under 80'Washington State FerriesUS$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.

Common questions

How long is the ferry from Shaw Island to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)?
Between 1 hour 10 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 1 hour 10 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Shaw Island to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)?
Between 4 and 5 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The first boat leaves at 07:05 and the last at 19:15, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Shaw Island to Friday Harbor (San Juan 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 Shaw Island to Friday Harbor (San Juan Island)?
Taking a vehicle starts at US$11.85 (Motorcycle & Driver / Stowage Fare). Prices as the operator published them on 1 August 2026.

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Before you sail

Reading for this crossing

The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.

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