Getting to Whidbey Island by ferry is (almost) half the fun

While the bridge at Deception Pass links Whidbey Island's northern tip to Anacortes and the mainland, much of Whidbey Island's traffic arrives at the island at two ferry terminals: Keystone, which links with Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula, and Clinton, which links with Mukilteo, between Everett and Seattle on the mainland.

Keystone/Port Townsend Ferry

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The Keystone/Port Townsend Ferry crossing takes approximately 30 minutes. Take a moment to head to the observation deck, for stunning views of North Puget Sound, Mount Baker, Whidbey Island's estuaries, and the waterfront at Port Townsend. Washington State Ferries does not accept reservations for this route. Depending on the time of your travels, you may want to plan ahead by 1-3 hours. Check the WSF website for Keystone and Port Townsend wait times. This route is occasionally susceptible to cancellations due to ebb currents and low tides, so be sure to check ahead before you head out on your trip.

Clinton/Mukilteo Ferry

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The Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry run has a short crossing time of about 20 minutes -- just enough time to leave your car and catch a bit of fresh air, and see the amazing views of Everett, the Cascades, and south Whidbey Island. Washington State Ferries does not accept reservations for this route. Depending on the time of your travels, you may want to plan ahead by 1-3 hours. Check the WSF website for Mukilteo and Clinton wait times. You can also check our Area Webcams page for live views of the loading/unloading terminals.

Anacortes and Fidalgo Island Ferries

Via the Deception Pass Bridge, Fidalgo Island connects North Whidbey Island to Anacortes ferry terminals and the mainland. Downtown Anacortes is home to private ferries, charter boats and the walk-on ferry to Guemas Island.

A few miles west of Anacortes is the major San Juan Island ferry terminal, with Washington State Ferry access to the San Juan Islands including Orcas Island, Lopez Island, Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, and British Columbia.