Seattle–Bremerton ferry schedule and guide
Washington State Ferries (WSF) runs the Seattle–Bremerton ferry, a car and passenger ferry between Colman Dock on the Seattle waterfront and Bremerton. The Seattle–Bremerton ferry takes no reservations, and walk-on passengers pay only in Seattle.
Sea/Brem - #1 Kitsap returns to service with the Bremerton 5:30 pm to Seattle
Update - The #1 Kitsap returns to service with the 5:30 p.m. sailing from Bremerton to Seattle. The next sailing from Bremerton to Seattle is at 4:15 p.m. with #2 Chimacum.
The Bremerton 3:00 p.m. to Seattle and Seattle 4:15 p.m. to Bremerton are cancelled.
We'll provide updates as more information is available.
Seattle / Bremerton Schedule
Schedule up to date as of November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Seattle–Bremerton ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from September 20, 2026 to December 26, 2026.
Departures from Seattle, Daily
| Departs | To | Boat |
|---|---|---|
| 6:05 AM | Bremerton | Kitsap |
| 7:35 AM | Bremerton | Chimacum |
| 8:35 AM | Bremerton | Kitsap |
| 10:00 AM | Bremerton | Chimacum |
| 11:10 AM | Bremerton | Kitsap |
| 12:20 PM | Bremerton | Chimacum |
| 1:30 PM | Bremerton | Kitsap |
| 2:50 PM | Bremerton | Chimacum |
| 4:15 PM | Bremerton | Kitsap |
| 5:30 PM | Bremerton | Chimacum |
| 6:45 PM | Bremerton | Kitsap |
| 7:50 PM | Bremerton | Chimacum |
| 9:05 PM | Bremerton | Kitsap |
| 10:30 PM | Bremerton | Chimacum |
| 12:50 AM | Bremerton | Chimacum |
Departures from Bremerton, Daily
| Departs | To | Boat |
|---|---|---|
| 4:50 AM | Seattle | Kitsap |
| 6:20 AM | Seattle | Chimacum |
| 7:20 AM | Seattle | Kitsap |
| 8:45 AM | Seattle | Chimacum |
| 9:50 AM | Seattle | Kitsap |
| 11:10 AM | Seattle | Chimacum |
| 12:20 PM | Seattle | Kitsap |
| 1:30 PM | Seattle | Chimacum |
| 3:00 PM | Seattle | Kitsap |
| 4:15 PM | Seattle | Chimacum |
| 5:30 PM | Seattle | Kitsap |
| 6:40 PM | Seattle | Chimacum |
| 7:55 PM | Seattle | Kitsap |
| 9:00 PM | Seattle | Chimacum |
| 11:40 PM | Seattle | Chimacum |
Seattle–Bremerton ferry fares
| Fare type | Bremerton to Seattle | Seattle to Bremerton |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger | ||
| Adult (age 19 - 64) | Free | $11.35 |
| Senior (age 65 & over) / Disability | Free | $5.65 |
| Youth (age 18 and under) | Free | Free |
| Multi-Ride Commuter Card 10 Ride | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| WSF Monthly Pass 31 Ride | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Bicycle Surcharge Only (19 and over) | Free | $1.00 |
| Vehicle, Motorcycle, and Stowage Fares | ||
| Vehicle Under 14' (less than 168”) & Driver | $16.05 | $16.05 |
| Vehicle Under 22' (standard veh) & Driver | $20.25 | $20.25 |
| Vehicle U14' (less than 168") & Sr/Disability Driver | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Vehicle U22' (standard veh) & Sr/Disability Driver | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Multi-Ride Commuter Card - Vehicle U14' & Driver 20 Ride | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Multi-Ride Commuter Card - Vehicle U22' & Driver 20 Ride | $328.00 | $328.00 |
| Motorcycle & Driver / Stowage Fare | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Motorcycle & Senior/Disability Driver / Stowage Fare | $6.15 | $6.15 |
| Multi-Ride Commuter Card - Motorcycle & Driver 20 Ride | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Vehicle Length-Based | ||
| Vehicle Under 30' Under 7'2 in. | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Vehicle Under 30' Over 7'2 in. | $58.75 | $58.75 |
| Vehicle Under 40' | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Vehicle Under 50' | $97.25 | $97.25 |
| Vehicle Under 60' | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Vehicle Under 70' | $135.75 | $135.75 |
| Vehicle Under 80' | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Cost per foot over 80' | $1.95 | $1.95 |
- Vehicle/driver only fares are collected at Bremerton, while passenger and vehicle/driver fares are collected at Seattle.
- Passenger and vehicle/driver fares are collected at Seattle, while vehicle/driver only fares are collected at Bremerton.
Seattle–Bremerton ferry details
| Operator | Washington State Ferries (WSF) |
|---|---|
| Vehicles | Cars, motorcycles, RVs and trucks. Vehicle fares go by length and height. Vehicles more than 8 feet 6 inches wide need special arrangements before they travel. |
| Reservations | Not taken. WSF takes vehicle reservations only on the Anacortes–San Juan Islands and Port Townsend–Coupeville routes. Vehicles board first come, first served. |
| Payment | Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards, cash and ORCA card at the terminal. Self-serve kiosks take no cash. A ticket does not save a space on the ferry. Walk-on passengers and cyclists pay a round-trip fare at Colman Dock and ride free from Bremerton. Drivers pay a one-way fare for the vehicle and driver. Riders under 19 ride free unless they drive. Seniors 65 and over and riders with disabilities get reduced passenger fares when they buy in person with proof of eligibility. |
| Bicycles | Cyclists who arrive 20 minutes before departure board first. Cyclists who arrive after vehicle loading starts board last. Adult cyclists pay a bicycle surcharge on top of the passenger fare. |
| Pets | Dogs ride on a leash in most passenger areas, but not in indoor food service areas or on seats and tables. Other pets ride in a crate or carrier. Service animals are allowed in all public areas. |
| Accessibility | Every WSF vessel has an elevator. Colman Dock and the Bremerton ferry terminal both have overhead passenger loading and elevators. Drivers who need to park near an elevator tell the ticket seller and arrive 30 minutes before departure. |
| Restrooms and food on board | Restrooms on every WSF vessel. Galleys on the Seattle–Bremerton ferry sell food and drinks. WSF has no public Wi-Fi on board or at its terminals. |
Seattle ferry terminal parking and directions
Colman Dock (Seattle ferry terminal) is at 801 Alaskan Way, Pier 52, Seattle, WA 98104, between Marion and Columbia streets. Colman Dock serves the Seattle–Bainbridge Island and Seattle–Bremerton ferries.
From I-5, drivers follow Edgar Martinez Drive South and First Avenue South to South Dearborn Street, then turn right onto Alaskan Way. Vehicles enter Colman Dock from the 2 northbound lanes of Alaskan Way at Yesler Way. WSF advises drivers to allow up to 30 minutes of extra time for waterfront traffic.
Walk-on passengers reach the terminal building by the Marion Street Bridge or by the stairs and elevator at the entry building on Alaskan Way. A staffed ticket booth and self-serve kiosks sit in the walkway to the terminal building. The staffed booth is the only place at Colman Dock that takes cash.
Riders who park and walk on use parking in the Pioneer Square and waterfront neighborhoods. Pick-up and drop-off is in front of the terminal on Alaskan Way. The Amtrak station at 3rd and King streets is about 7 blocks from Colman Dock.
Bremerton cyclists enter at the regular vehicle tollbooths and wait in the bicycle holding lane for slip 1. Colman Dock has 6 bike racks under the terminal building, which hold 150 bikes. The King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Fast Ferry leave from the passenger-only ferry terminal next to Colman Dock.
Bremerton ferry terminal parking and directions
The Bremerton ferry terminal is at 211 1st Street, Bremerton, WA 98337. Drivers heading north on Highway 3 exit onto SR 304, marked Bremerton with a ferry icon. SR 304 becomes Callow Avenue, then Burwell Street, and signs lead to the terminal.
Drivers heading south on Highway 3 exit at Kitsap Way (SR 310), which becomes 6th Street. They turn right on Pacific Avenue, then left on 1st Street, which leads to the tollbooths.
Vehicles leaving the ferry drive through a 959-foot tunnel to Burwell Street. Pedestrians and cyclists cannot use the tunnel. Pick-up and drop-off is on 1st and 2nd streets, just north of the terminal.
Paid parking lots sit within 3.5 blocks of the Bremerton ferry terminal, with prices posted at each lot. Every lot has 24-hour rates for overnight stays. The city garage and the garage under the Bremerton Hotel/Conference Center sit 3 blocks north of the terminal.
The Bremerton ferry terminal has a waiting room, restrooms and an elevator. Kitsap Transit runs buses and a foot ferry from Bremerton. Cyclists leaving Bremerton skip the tollbooth. The Bremerton ferry terminal has 5 bike racks, which hold 28 bikes.
Seattle–Bremerton ferry FAQs
Do walk-on passengers pay for the Bremerton to Seattle ferry?
Walk-on passengers and cyclists pay nothing to ride the Seattle–Bremerton ferry from Bremerton to Seattle. They pay a round-trip fare at Colman Dock in Seattle. Drivers pay a one-way fare for the vehicle and driver in each direction.
Are reservations needed for the Bremerton ferry?
The Seattle–Bremerton ferry takes no reservations. Vehicles board first come, first served, and a ticket does not save a space on the boat.
Where do riders park for the Bremerton ferry?
Paid parking lots sit within 3.5 blocks of the Bremerton ferry terminal, and every lot has 24-hour rates. Each lot posts its prices.
Does the Bremerton ferry have food and Wi-Fi?
Galleys on the Seattle–Bremerton ferry sell food and drinks. WSF does not offer public Wi-Fi on board or at its terminals.
Can dogs ride the Bremerton ferry?
Dogs ride the Seattle–Bremerton ferry on a leash in most passenger areas. Dogs stay out of indoor food service areas and off seats and tables. Other pets ride in a crate or carrier.
More Washington ferries
- Anacortes–San Juan Islands ferry
- Seattle–Bainbridge Island ferry
- Edmonds–Kingston ferry
- Mukilteo–Clinton ferry
- Southworth–Vashon ferry
- Point Defiance–Tahlequah ferry
- Port Townsend–Coupeville ferry
- Gooseberry Point–Lummi Island ferry
bremertonferryschedule.com has a full guide to the Seattle–Bremerton ferry.