Kingston Ferry Terminal
Find parking, directions, arrival guidance and terminal facilities.
Parking & getting here
Park and Ride lots are available at the George's Corner Park and Ride, with Kitsap Transit making bus connections. In addition to the George's Corner Park and Ride lot at SR 104 and Hansville Rd, there is pay parking in Kingston. Kingston commuter parking lot is operated by Diamond Parking available at 1st and Ohio St. Turn left on Ohio Street, they will see it. There are a total of 73 spaces. Contact Diamond Parking at (206) 729-0590 for parking information. Parking fees for Diamond Parking in Kingston are: $8.00 for 0 - 12 hours $12.00 for 12 - 24 hours $24.00 for 2 days $28.00 for 3 days $30.00 for 5 days $38.00 for 7 days $100.00 for monthly parking $75.00 for carpools WSF has an off-site parking lot for public use, operated by Diamond Parking. There is no charge for disabled parking customers displaying a valid disabled parking placard or license plate in this parking lot only. There are three ADA spaces available. It’s important to note that when all the sign posted ADA spaces are filled in this WSF lot, customers are allowed to park in any empty space in this lot, for free, with their ADA placard, except those spaces reserved for other uses (e.g., carpool and Ferry System employee vehicles).
WSF terminal guidance. Parking rates, restrictions and transport services can change; confirm with the operator.
When should I arrive?
WSF arrival guidance is general advice, not a measured live queue wait or a boarding guarantee. Check your route’s schedule, wait reports and cameras before leaving.
Edmonds / Kingston
Peak traffic volumes occur from the first morning departure until 10 AM. For this time period, a 60 minute advance arrival is recommended for vehicle traffic. For non-peak travel, a 20 minute advance arrival is recommended. Passengers should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to sailing.
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Accessibility & boarding assistance
Accessibility details are not available from WSF. Confirm boarding assistance and access needs with WSF before traveling.
An elevator listing alone does not establish step-free access. Check WSF guidance for your terminal and sailing.
Facilities & food
- Restrooms: available
- Waiting room: available
- Food service: available
- Elevator: unavailable
- Overhead passenger loading: available
WSF food service & vessel galley details
Food guidance may include vessel galley hours. Confirm the route, season and current hours with WSF.
Kingston Galley Operating Hours (Fall 2026) Vessel Operating Hours Special Notes Vessel #1 4:45 am – 7:45 pm Mon–Fri 7:00 am – 7:45 pm Sat 6:25 am – 7:45 pm Sun None Vessel #2 5:30 am – 8:30 pm Mon–Fri 7:00 am – 8:30 pm Sat–Sun None
Facilities listed by WSF; availability can change.
Bicycle boarding
There is no payment for passengers or bicycles traveling from Kingston to Edmonds. Bicyclists may bypass the line of vehicle traffic to get into the ferry holding lane. Bicyclists should arrive 20 minutes prior to departure time to be loaded at the beginning of loading process. If a bicyclist arrives after vehicle loading has begun, they will be loaded at the end of the load. Riders should walk their bikes on and off the ferry to avoid injuring passengers. The terminal has one bicycle rack which holds eight bikes.
Motorcycle boarding
While motorcycles are not, by Washington Administrative Code (WAC 468-300-700), a preferential loading category of users, they are often loaded prior to automobiles for operational and staging purposes. Arrival at the dock after vehicle load has commenced requires motorcycles to wait until all cars have been loaded for the next motorcycle loading opportunity. Motorcycles should proceed, while on the dock, at no more than 10 mph. Use caution when car decks are wet. The following information details specific staging for this terminal: Motorcycle Fare Purchase/Redemption Purchase tickets at the auto tollbooths, at the kiosk outside next to the restrooms, or online in advance. Motorcycle Entry/Staging During commute hours, motorcyclists may use the pre-ticketed tollbooth. Proceed to staging at front of vehicle holding lanes. Motorcycle Loading Loading order: bicycles, motorcycles, vehicles, late arriving motorcycles as space permits.
Trucks and large vehicles
WSF requires trucks with a gross vehicle weight of over 80,000 lbs and/or over 8’6” wide to have “travel approval” before crossing any of our routes. Vessels on this route have a limited height clearance and trucks may be loaded out of sequence. Trucks that have a gross vehicle weight of over 80,000 lbs but are hauling less than 80,000 lbs will need to provide a weight slip. Please fill out our Oversized/Overweight Vehicle Travel [https://wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/rider-information/trucks] form and email it to [email protected]. Please allow three business days for completion and approval. You can contact us at anytime for status updates at (206)464-6400.
Security
WSF has implemented a U.S. Coast Guard approved security plan, for more information please visit our Safety and Security [https://wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/rider-information/safety] page.
Lost and found
Lost and found items on this route are turned into the Edmonds Ferry Terminal. Due to storage limitations, items are held for 30 days from the date they were found. To check if we have your item, please call (206) 515-3439 or email [email protected] [[email protected]] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you contact us outside these hours, we'll try to respond the next business day. Our Information Agents can also assist you with lost and found inquiries at (206) 464-6400. Phones are open daily from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Route crossing times & vessel facilities
- Edmonds / Kingston · crossing time: 30 minutes.
Average vehicle capacity: 262.
Normal vehicle capacity: 254.
Maximum normal vehicle capacity: 254.
Galley, vessel position 1: 04:45–19:45, weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Galley, vessel position 1: 07:00–19:45, weekdays Saturday.
Galley, vessel position 1: 06:25–19:45, weekdays Sunday.
Galley, vessel position 2: 05:30–20:30, weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Galley, vessel position 2: 07:00–20:30, weekdays Saturday, Sunday.
Coordinates: 47.79487693543541, -122.49490308913474.