Question 1

Where do ferries to the West Coast leave from?

Accepted Answer

From Skagway to Bellingham (3 days, four times a month in season), Victoria to Port Angeles (an hour and a half, twice a day), Victoria to Seattle (2 hours 45 minutes, every day), Haines to Bellingham (3 days, twice a month, January to September) and Kodiak to Bellingham (5½ days, once a year, in April).

Question 2

Which ferry companies sail on the West Coast?

Accepted Answer

Washington State Ferries: Seattle, Bremerton, Bainbridge Island and 16 other ports. San Francisco Bay Ferry: San Francisco Ferry Building, Vallejo, Richmond (California) and seven other ports. Golden Gate Ferry: Larkspur, San Francisco Ferry Building, Sausalito, Tiburon, Angel Island and Oracle Park. Kitsap Transit: Seattle, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Kingston (Washington), Southworth and Annapolis (Port Orchard). Alaska Marine Highway: from Skagway, Haines and Kodiak. Catalina Express: Avalon, Long Beach, San Pedro (Los Angeles), Dana Point and Two Harbors. King County Water Taxi: Seattle, West Seattle and Vashon Island. Alcatraz City Cruises: San Francisco Pier 33, Alcatraz and Angel Island. And seven other companies.

Question 3

Can I take my car on a ferry on the West Coast?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Only Washington State Ferries, Alaska Marine Highway and Black Ball Ferry Line take cars.

Question 4

Do ferries on the West Coast run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Washington State Ferries, San Francisco Bay Ferry and 12 other companies sail all year round; some lines are seasonal.