— from Washington State Ferries —
Please be advised of several fare changes for Washington State Ferries (WSF) beginning October 1, 2018:
The last day of the summer peak season surcharge for single vehicle fares is Sunday, September 30. On Monday, October 1, single vehicle fares will return to their non-peak rates. Passenger fares and multi-ride products are not affected by the peak season changes.
In addition, general fare increases and policy changes will take effect on Sunday, October 1. Changes include:
• 2.5 percent fare increase for small and standard sized vehicles
• No fare increase for oversized vehicles (22 feet and longer)
• 2.1 percent fare increase for passengers
• School sponsored group passenger fare will increase from $2 per group for round-trip travel to $10 per group for a round-trip
For more information, please visit the Washington State Transportation Commission’s Ferry Fares page. To view the current fares, and those going into effect on October 1, please visit WSF’s Fare Information Page.
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