Washington State Ferries runs 21 to 27 sailings a day from Southworth to Fauntleroy (West Seattle), the first at 04:10 and the last at 00:35 after midnight. The crossing takes about 40 minutes.
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.
About this crossing
Cars for this route queue along SE Sedgwick Road and reach the Southworth tollbooth first come, first served; once the line backs up to the Southworth Drive junction, every vehicle has to join it on Sedgwick. Drivers pay one way here; foot passengers do not pay at all, as Fauntleroy collects their fare for the round trip. Southworth is also served by Kitsap Transit, both by bus and by a passenger-only fast ferry that runs straight to central Seattle in about 26 minutes, a useful alternative for walk-on passengers going to the city centre instead of West Seattle.
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Southworth to Fauntleroy (West Seattle)?
About 40 minutes on the published timetable.
How many ferries a day go from Southworth to Fauntleroy (West Seattle)?
Between 21 and 27 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Friday. The first boat leaves at 04:10 and the last at 00:35 after midnight, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Southworth to Fauntleroy (West Seattle)?
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 Southworth to Fauntleroy (West Seattle)?
No passenger fare is collected in this direction. Taking a vehicle starts at US$7.05 (Motorcycle & Senior/Disability Driver / Stowage Fare). Prices as the operator published them on 1 August 2026.
