Seattle Ferry Terminal

Find parking, directions, arrival guidance and terminal facilities.

801 Alaskan Way Pier 52
Seattle, WA 98104

Parking & getting here

Customers planning to park and walk on the ferry can find parking information for Seattle's Pioneer Square and waterfront neighborhoods here: Downtown Seattle Parking [http://www.downtownseattleparking.com/].

Train connections

Amtrak is located at 3rd and King St., 303 S. Jackson Street Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 382-4125 or 1-800-USA-RAIL Amtrak. [ http://www.amtrakcascades.com/] The train station is approximately 7 blocks from the ferry terminal and is within walking distance. Taxis are readily available in front of the ferry terminal or across the street. Please check at (206) 553-3000, TTY users call (206) 684-1739, online at Trip Planner. [http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/] For the scheduled departure times of regular bus service at bus stops, call Bus Time (automated schedule information) at (206) 287-8463.

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.

  • Seattle / Bremerton

    Peak traffic volumes occur between 3:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. It is advisable for vehicle traffic to arrive 30-45 minutes prior to sailing. For non-peak travel, a 20 minute advance arrival is suggested. Passengers should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to sailing.

    WSF guidance updated

  • Seattle / Bainbridge Island

    Peak commute hours usually begin at 3:00 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.. The suggested advance arrival time is 30-60 minutes. For non-peak travel, a 20 minute advance arrival is recommended. Passengers should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to sailing.

    WSF guidance updated

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: available
  • 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.

Bainbridge Galley & Espresso Stand Operating Hours (Fall 2026) Vessel Service Operating Hours Special Notes Vessel #1 Galley 4:45 am – 7:45 pm Mon–Fri 5:15 am – 9:15 pm Sat 5:15 am – 8:15 pm Sun None Espresso Stand Closed Mon–Wed 3:00 pm – 9:30 pm Thur 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm Fri/Sat 3:00 pm – 9:15 pm Sun Espresso Stand closed Mon–Wed Vessel #2 Galley 5:20 am – 8:15 pm Mon–Fri 7:55 am – 9:00 pm Sat 8:30 am – 9:00 pm Sun None Espresso Stand Closed Mon–Wed 2:00 pm – 10:15 pm Thur–Fri 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm Sun Espresso Stand closed Mon–Wed Galley Hours Bremerton Galley Operating Hours (Fall 2026) Vessel Operating Hours Special Notes Vessel #1 4:45 am – 9:15 pm Daily None Vessel #2 6:15 am – 8:15 pm Daily None

Facilities listed by WSF; availability can change.

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 passenger booth, at the kiosk inside the terminal waiting room, or online in advance. Motorcycle Entry/Staging: Use booth #4 (right lane), if pre-ticketed, during commuter hours. May turn right into the toll plaza from southbound Alaskan Way or left from northbound Alaskan Way. -Bremerton staging in lane #4. -Bainbridge staging in lane #38. 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.

Construction

Please visit Seattle Ferry Terminal Construction Project [https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/ferries-seattle-multimodal-terminal-colman-dock-project] to learn the latest and see maps of the construction area.

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 customer information booth at the Seattle Ferry Terminal (Colman Dock). This booth is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and it is located on the upper level of the terminal in the northeast corner, near the entrance/exit of the pedestrian bridge. 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
  • Seattle / Bremerton · crossing time: 60 minutes.

    Average vehicle capacity: 177.

    Normal vehicle capacity: 150.

    Maximum normal vehicle capacity: 178.

    Galley, vessel position 1: 04:45–21:15, weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

    Galley, vessel position 2: 06:15–20:15, weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

  • Seattle / Bainbridge Island · crossing time: 35 minutes.

    Average vehicle capacity: 270.

    Normal vehicle capacity: 270.

    Maximum normal vehicle capacity: 270.

    Galley, vessel position 1: 04:45–19:45, weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

    Galley, vessel position 1: 05:15–21:00, weekdays Saturday, Sunday.

    Galley, vessel position 2: 05:20–20:15, weekdays Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

    Galley, vessel position 2: 07:55–20:15, weekdays Saturday.

    Galley, vessel position 2: 07:55–20:15, weekdays Sunday.

Coordinates: 47.602361439069284, -122.33983485529501.

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