Customer service is always great at this ferry terminal, although I drive this particular terminal is ideal for commuters who plan to park and ride. The terminal has a covered walkway for commuters, multiple coffee baristas, and local restaurants are within walking distance. In the warmer months wait times tend to be extended due to the volume of commuters be mindful of ferry scheduled times, and road/bridge closures via WSDOT. read more

Kingston Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Kingston, Washington

I've used this terminal quite a few times and there is one thing I wished it had. A fully enclosed waiting area. Kingston Ferry Terminal is a convenient walk to food, drinks, and shopping. There's also Mike Wallace Park just a few steps away. This park hosts a farmers market between May and October. I mainly use this terminal when I'm visiting family in Poulsbo, Kingston, or playing golf at White Horse. The terminal has some amenities such as restrooms and vending machines. I wish it was designed to have a fully enclosed waiting area like Edmonds Terminal. This is especially important during the high winds and cold months. Other than that feature, this terminal is easy to transit through and offers a convenient connection to the pennisula. read more

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Easy ferry trip. As a tourist, the signage is definitely visible for picking up a boarding pass, but driving in an area that's unfamiliar combined with trying to figure out you need both a boarding pass as well as a ticket can lead to missing the boarding pass machine. I also was not able to find the boarding pass machine via google very easily. It is on the main road, but as a visitor, knowing what is the main road people talk about when giving instructions is very difficult. read more

I got dropped off in a car using the Locals lane and walked to the ferry dock on the right of where the cars line up. It's flat and wheelchair friendly and takes about 5 min to walk to the upper platform that says ferry to Edmonds. You don't pay going to Edmonds but you pay coming back so it is a good idea to buy your ticket coming back when you disembark for ease. You wait until the ferry boat empties out with passengers, then down on the actual dock the bicyclists, then motorcyclists and finally the cars disembark the ferry boat. Then a few minutes later they let the walk in on the boat. Pick any seat to sit. There is plenty. There was an outlet to charge my phone at my seat but no Wi-Fi. I was taking the 11:55am on a Saturday and it left the dock at 12:02pm. It arrived in Edmonds at 12:30. If you're hungry I saw some vending machines but you might as well just sit back and relax and eat something better on land. read more

The terminal is right next to the small main street of town with restaurants and shops and a park next to it as well. There's nothing really to the terminal besides an enclosed waiting area, which had heat lamps, which was nice. read more

Kingston Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Kingston, Washington

Some things never change! There are some routines that feel like old friends, no matter HOW much time and distance has passed! That is how it felt when I walked on the Kingston Ferry this week. Same 'ol same 'ol...in a GOOD way! I utilized WSF's semi-often, for many years. Tons of memories and beautiful views flooded my mind! It has been over a decade since I've needed to travel on a WSF..It was refreshing to see the terminals are still clean, the crew is still grinding like a well oiled machine, & the Galley remains a temptation zone! Yumb! The obvious "gripe" is cost. Grateful it is at least FREE to walk on, Kingston to Edmonds! -(That added a pep to my step as I trotted up the ramp!) Ferries Only in Washington. Western Washington, that is! read more

Kingston Ferry Terminal - Sun Mt. Ranier Puzzle Fun Son (my novel attempt at a haiku, pretty sure I messed up the structure. but the fruit is there!) - Ferries Near Me - Kingston, Washington

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What I enjoy since moving to the PNW is the ferry rides across the Puget Sound. The ferry from Kingston to Edmonds is always smooth and the ride is only 30 minutes like most. Kingston ferry terminal is usually never crowded and there's a nice beach walk to go on before loading. Plenty of small shops in the area if there's ever a long line of traffic. Sometimes I just let my family hop out and I'll see them when I get through the lines. If you're ever heading north of Seattle area or on the way up to Vancouver BC and you live on the Kitsap county side, the Kingston ferry will get you there safe, friendly and possibly see some orcas along the way! read more

Kingston Ferry Terminal - Kingston to Edmonds - Ferries Near Me - Kingston, Washington

Ridiculous new boarding pass! I had no idea a boarding pass was required from Kingston to Edmonds. No instructions were provided at the payment booth. Looped around twice before giving up and luckily a nice toll booth worker took my credit card. Nightmare for $27! Fee read more

Perfecto Way To Kill A Couple Of Hours! SITREP Perfect way to kill a couple of hours EVEN WITHOUT A CAR! THE SETUP Calming water journey through life. Beautiful outdoors breezes. Gaggles of suspect looking birds both in Edmonds AND Kingston scrutinizing us homo sapiens. Admittedly the seabirds in Kingston were the MOST sus...... JUST FUN My lovely friend Jenner suggested as we were traipsing through the streets of Edmonds that perhaps a quick trip on the ferry would be fun. Oh my GAWD it was SO MUCH fun! We just walked up to the ferry terminal building .... ...found out we had an hour until the next ferry, so we bought our tickets, walked back to the kitty-korner Waterfront Coffee Company (go see THAT review here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/waterfront-coffee-company-edmonds-4?hrid=jsQpCEqagMs_5PRGSTuvXg&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) ), and then went back to the ferry! ...and as expected the birds are hilarious, the trips (to Kingston and back) are quietly reflective and enjoyable, there's a machine that sells chips, there's adequate bathrooms, and it's just a nice chill..... THE LOWDOWN An excellent way to see the Puget Sound on the water itself without fear of drowning or getting wet! Excellent *end goals* after a trip on water, right? read more

Kingston Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Kingston, Washington

We were able to take this ferry with our car and 3 people for 39$. It was about 25 minutes and a very smooth operation. The boat was older but it was nice to have outdoor or indoor seating and the snack bar was a nice asset. I had the chowder because I needed to eat something to take some Medicine. It was hot and local supposedly. I dropped it on the floor accidentally and the workers were so kind in cleaning it up. read more

GORGEOUS views from the Kingston Ferry terminal! Breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains and Mt. Rainier. There's an observation deck at the terminal lanes to take in the majestic mountains and water views. You can also trek a trail and walk down to a little beach area if you have enough time. There are indoor restrooms at the waiting lanes that are kept clean, and a little coffee stand with limited food items to go within close walking distance and open during the day. You can find a few vending machines by the restrooms of there after hours. If you have a long wait before boarding, there are a few shops and other food and drink options you can walk to. Very easy and straightforward terminal for cars and walk-ons. Quick 25ish minute ride between Kingston and Edmonds. read more

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A last minute detour on a road trip made it necessary to take the ferry. We ended up in the ferry from Kingston to Edmonds. A lovely afternoon. Friendly service at the terminal. Easy on and off the ferry. A quick 25 minute ride and we were across the sound. A small restaurant/store on board selling snacks and beverages. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. An excellent way to travel. No reservations were needed and it was only $22 one way. Travel and live well. SYOY! read more

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On this beautiful Saturday, out on the deck I stood for the 30 minute crossing, feeling the rocking of the ferry, the cool breezes; hearing the slapping of Puget Sound; and, soaking in my eyes of the gorgeous scene of Mount Rainier & the Cascades. Smooth was the ticketing beforehand. Time passed quickly with the 2-hour wait at terminal. Loud speakers of boarding procedure. Clean and well kept was the ferry. Thrilled to be on board I was. CHEERS! read more

Kingston Ferry Terminal - Saturday Afternoon - up to two hours wait for ferry! (06/25/22) - Ferries Near Me - Kingston, Washington

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Line was short. Easy on, easy off. Good snack from Ivars. Great day trip to fort Townsend .

This was our first time on the ferry and we had a great time. We got there at 3 pm and they loaded us in the parking lot for the 4 o'clock one. With snacks and good company we passed the time relatively, and they had a bathroom close by. They were very efficient at loading everyone on the boat and made it clear where to go. Once we got going, we ran around the boat and explored all the different corridors. The cafeteria was impressive and there were various areas for seating. I wish we had ferries back in California! read more

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My first trip to Kingston on the ferry!! So exciting and we chose the perfect day. The sun was shining, clear skies you could see Mt Rainer and all surrounding islands even the space needle far off in the distance. Only a 30 minute trip from Edmonds, we didn't have much time to venture around since we were visiting a friend. BUT we did scope out some places for our next trip, there were white tents on the lawn as you walk off the ferry with various crafters candles, Cool wooden wind mill type lawn art and more. Tip: If leaving Edmonds it free street parking on Sunday but the do offer close terminal parking for $15. If your a first timer like we walked on and it was surprisingly inexpensive only $9.25 per person to and from. read more

Kingston Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Kingston, Washington

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The Kingston Ferry is a convenient way to transport across Puget Sound, it is also very scenic and a great way to spend the afternoon. I always enjoy taking the ferry, due to the convenience and scenery. This is something great to do if you just want to spend the day on the water and see another part of the peninsula. I highly recommend this attraction and mode of transportation. read more

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Not the best. Multiple mistakes and a bit of nasty to boot. Try not to interact and you will be safe

Riding the ferry always equals fun and adventure in my mind, so I'm generally pretty happy to sit at the ferry terminal, even if I have to wait a bit, because I know something good is coming. Staff here have been pretty friendly when I come through, I even get an occasional smile. They move the line pretty efficiently, so I'm sure they don't spend too much time chatting at folx. Ferry seems to come and go on time, I don't think I've ever had a delay in sailing that wasn't a result of me missing the ferry because of my tardiness. Thankfully the sailing is short, so the wait isn't too long. The prices do occasionally inhibit us from traveling as much as we'd like, but, what can you do? The ferries are always clean and the commissary well stocked, with decent breakfast. read more

Out to sea again. I told myself when I get out of the USN, I would never go out to sea again. Well now it's, I'll never go underwater again because I'll take this ferry anytime. You can either walk on it's free going to Seattle but leaving there is a charge. Or you can take your car with you and pay for the car/amount of people inside fee. I have no idea what the fee breakdown is. I've always driven around the peninsula enjoying the drive but today I needed to save time so I took the Kingston Edmond ferry. It's a simple process if taking your vehicle, pay at the booth, (oversized vehicles pay extra), drive into your assigned lane, and wait to drive onto the ferry. And I guess you can take any type of transportation onboard. I was on a the ferry with a semi tractor trailer and one of those tree log haulers. Once parked and engine off you can walk up to the ferry's lounge. I didn't leave the Tahoe but I believe they have snack and coffee as I was watching people come back to their car with those on hand. Once on the other side, wait for the attendant to signal starting your car and off you go. It's was a really great experience and great way to see the water, spend time to reflect, or even catch some "Z"s. Now excuse me, I have to find out what the kid wants to do. What do you mean you want to to on a submerged tour now?!?!? M read more

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I have been taking this ferry for years, one of the best operating ports. In this cute town of Kingston you can find fantastic food and a great little bars. I suggest Grub Hut, the burgers and shakes are phenomenal! Although this ferry can get busy the staff and local police do a great job at getting all the travelers through the town and on to the ferry very professionally and efficiently. Thank you always! read more

WSF is a greedy business that will take your money. I use it to commute everyday and they don't have any passes that accomodate military! Also, all the galley's except Puyllayup are out of service and some of the vending machines don't work. I requested a refund for a ride a few weeks ago and they denied it. The vessel I took had machinical issues. They said I don't get the refund because they notified people about it. (Attached picture below). I requested a refund for the 0530 am ferry which I did not get to board due to these issues. They notified their customers at 0545 am. Am I supposed to have magic powers and know the vessel is delayed while driving there? read more

Kingston Ferry Terminal - Refund request - Ferries Near Me - Kingston, Washington

A slightly older terminal, yet clean and easy to find seating as we await our ferries. Most of the time we spend the few minutes prior to boarding in our car, but every so often, one of us finds our way inside to use the facilities or stretch our legs. On each of these visits, we are happy to have a calm place to walk around, seats to sit in as we await the ferry and friendly staff and passerby. read more

Kingston Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Kingston, Washington

On time and that works for me -- just perfect! Ferry is always very clean and staff seems organized as they move swiftly and smoothly. You pay and they point you or assign you to a specific line by numbers. read more

I appreciate the Washington state ferry. Kingston ferry boat was very clean amd smooth sailing. Beautiful day, awesome boat crew and my cashier was very fast & great customer service. Thank you very much. read more

Kingston Ferry Terminal - Very nice ferry boat. professional crew, fast cashier smooth sailing. Thank you. - Ferries Near Me - Kingston, Washington

A proximate quaint town and scenic views from the holding lanes. The view out over the water during sunrise is spectacular. We (my dad, my mom, and I) saw a gray whale for the first time as we were nearing Kingston, that was pretty amazing. The Olympic Mountains are visible when pulling in to the ferry dock, so something to keep your eyes peeled for. The Kingston Ferry Terminal itself is moderately large in size. There is a nearby marina, some shops/stores and restaurants to explore if you have a long wait and/or are doing a day adventure on foot. The Edmonds-Kingston ferry is still a family (and individual) go-to when heading to the northern part of the Olympic Peninsula, Poulsbo, or Kingston. Only good experiences at this Ferry Terminal. read more

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This ferry terminal is nothing out of the ordinary. There are restrooms available and some soda machines. The folks in the booths and those guiding traffic into lanes are friendly. If you are a visitor be prepared - a 30 minute ferry ride across the water from Kingston to Edmonds isn't cheap but worth it not only for saving travel time but also for the beautiful views of Puget Sound and fun experience. Note: a good idea to get the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) app or go to their website to check ferry departure times and wait times. read more

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Very nice terminal in Kingston, Wa. I am a regular user, the maintenance and the facilities are all kept very clean, And all of the employees are very helpful! read more

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There's nothing extraordinary or out of the ordinary about this ferry dock. I do like that it's a 20 minute or maybe 25 minute ride between Kingston and Edmonds. They have some pretty cool people selling the tickets at the toll booth. They are generally incredibly cheerful even in the early morning or late in the evening. It's a nice ride from one side to the other. Because it's so short I usually stay in my car. But every now and again I do go up to the bathroom cuz I just can't hold it. And once in a while I will get some expensive popcorn or something from their Deli. I will say that I do not like the new service that they have now for their Deli so intend to avoided for the most part. Parking is certainly ample on the Kingston side for those who need to leave their cars. I've not checked out the parking situation from the Edmonds side. Easy, safe, efficient, transportation for the masses. What else can I say? read more

The Washington Ferry system is great. Yes they can have long wait times, and your line maybe so long that you have to wait an hour to the next Ferry, but it's still faster than driving around, and crossing the sound on a boat is pretty cool Experience. Most of the people who use the ferry keep to themselves and follow the rules. Occasionally there are those who cut in line at intersections that are legally required to be kept clear. But you know, in the end, it ends well. Karma will run over their darma. Some Ferry's you can make reservations for. I highly recommend if you can & need to be someplace at a certain time. In my experience they added a second Ferry to accommodate. read more

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We decided to take the ferry instead of driving the whole way back, even though it didn't save us any time. As we were driving toward the terminal, there are cameras you can check online to see how many cars are ahead of you. Even though we arrived 30 minutes before departure, the ferry was full. We waited in the parking lot until the next ferry came. It was a unique experience sitting in our car as we were riding the ferry across the water. We could've left the car and explored a bit, but chose not to. The ride cost $20.40. read more

I find the ferry's to be grubby and not maintained. The generation of workers on the boats do not appear to care about doing work for their wages, and keeping the boats clean. The lower decks are rusty and not maintained. Yet with all this lack of maintenance the ferry system continues to raise prices....it is no wonder that many people would rather drive around then spend time on the boats. WSF...you can do better. read more

This terminal is unbelievably lame, which seems like and anomaly given that the Edmond's terminal is really awesome along with its staffing. Everything about the Kingston terminal is skewed towards the lame. The staffing takes the win for the lamest aspect by miles. read more

Edmonds, WA - Kingston Ferry Terminal Pro: Departed on time Con: $9 extra per passenger seemed high read more

Well organized and efficient ferry service from Bainbridge island to mainland. About $15 for car and one passenger. Use the WSDOT app to follow the ferry. And it also let's you know how many spaces are left. One boat per hour in each direction. read more

Kingston Ferry Terminal - Ferries Near Me - Kingston, Washington

No issues with the ferry ride from Kingston to Edmonds. 30 minutes is the length of the ride. Had no idea that the ferry system would charge us for our return trip. It's $18 and change for a 4 door sedan and driver to return back. We were expecting, like on all other ferries in WA, to get a return trip for free. Notated for next time. I suggest downloading the WSDOT app to your smartphone which will give you all the details on the ferry schedules, if there's a road closure, etc. read more

Maybe it was a bad day, but talk about grumpy!! Why it's it that customer service has been disappearing faster than a pack of smokes at an AA meeting? It is now becoming abundantly clear that most of service industries( in the bigger cities at least) are staffed by sociopaths with the intrpersonal skills of a Wolverine. They would not direct people where to park to wait for the ferry, then yelled at drivers that parked in the wrong spot. The sail was smooth and infection prevention practices appeared to be adequate, as well as various safety signs and lifeboats. LASTLY one of the docking pylons is filled with stickers that people put on from the ship, so I guess it's OK to bring a sticker if you want as proof you were here read more

If you are seeking reliable service, then you would be better off asking a whale for a lift than using WSF. Whomever is running the show for this service, needs to LOSE THEIR JOB!!! You never know one day to the next, WHAT the schedule will be. On a Fri morning they add a second ferry, but by Fri evening they drop it back down to one boat WTF A THREE HOUR WAIT!!!And the Pandemic excuse is old & tired....after 2 YEARS of this they haven't gotten things figured out yet?? I work in healthcare & now have to find a new job because I have better things to do with my life than sit SIX HOURS A DAY in a ferry line, then add my 12 hr shift. The Public Transit system would never get away with this crap. read more

This is the ferry to use for getting back and forth from Edmonds to Kingston. But the ferry line wait is just terrible. I wish the would have an extra run at peak times. Other than that the sailing staff is very professional and the food on board is pretty good. read more

I bought a roundtrip ticket. When I was driving back, the girl said that my car is more than what is written on my ticket. And tried to get me to buy a new ticket. This girl tried to prove to me that this is my problem that the girl who measured my car measured incorrectly. I tell her that it is not my problem that you measured it wrong. She was very disrespectful to me. But I am sure that most of the workers are competent. read more