Anacortes–Guemes Island ferry schedule and guide

Guemes Island ferry schedule Non-peak season 2026–2027

Skagit County runs the Saturday schedule, ending early, when New Year's Day, Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving or Christmas falls on a Sunday through Thursday.

On Wednesdays, one morning run to Guemes Island and one afternoon run back carry hazardous materials only, so the Wednesday schedule leaves them out. No other passengers or vehicles ride those runs.

Anacortes–Guemes Island ferry fares

Fare type	Fare
Passenger
Adult	$6.75
Senior (65 and older) or disabled	$4.50
Youth (18 and younger)	Free
Rider and bicycle	$8.50
Rider and bicycle, senior or disabled	$6.50
Vehicle, 22 feet or less including overhang
Motorcycle and rider	$12.50
Vehicle and driver	$21.50
Vehicle and driver, senior or disabled	$17.50
Oversize vehicle
Longer than 22 feet to less than 30 feet	$33.50
Less than 40 feet	$66.25
Less than 50 feet	$99.00
Less than 60 feet	$144.50
Convenience pass
Adult passenger, 25 trips	$153.75
Senior or disabled passenger, 25 trips	$106.00
Motorcycle, 20 trips	$245.00
Vehicle and driver, 22 feet or less, 20 trips	$416.00
Vehicle and driver, senior or disabled, 20 trips	$330.00

• Non-peak fares, in effect October 1 through May 19. Every rider in a vehicle buys a passenger ticket, except youth 18 and younger. The Anacortes terminal takes credit and debit cards only.

Every rider in a vehicle buys a passenger ticket on top of the vehicle and driver fare, except youth 18 and younger, who ride free. Cyclists buy a rider and bicycle ticket unless they hold a passenger convenience pass. Vehicles wider than 8 feet 6 inches pay twice the length charge.

The Guemes Island ferry and the Anacortes terminal are cashless and take credit and debit cards. Skagit County takes cash payments on weekdays at its office at 1800 Continental Place, Mount Vernon. Riders who buy tickets online or in the app get a QR code that the crew scans before boarding. Skagit County does not refund tickets, and non-peak tickets do not work in the peak season.

Anacortes–Guemes Island ferry details

Operator	Skagit County Public Works, Ferry Division
Crossing time	About 5 minutes
Vessel	The M/V Guemes carries 21 vehicles and 99 passengers.
Vehicles	Carried. Up to two 6-gallon gasoline cans ride only in open truck beds or on open trailers, declared to the crew. Portable propane tanks are limited to 100 pounds in total, tanks included.
Reservations	Not taken, and there is no waitlist. Boarding goes in order of arrival with a ticket.
Payment	Cashless. Credit and debit cards at the Anacortes terminal, or tickets online and in the app.
Bicycles	Carried at the rider and bicycle fare. Cyclists stay with their bicycles during the crossing.
Pets	Leashed walk-on pets ride. Pets may not enter the Anacortes terminal lobby.
Restrooms	None on board. The Anacortes terminal has restrooms during business hours, and the Guemes Island parking lot has a portable toilet.

Anacortes ferry terminal for Guemes Island parking

The Guemes Island ferry leaves from the Anacortes ferry terminal at 500 I Avenue, Anacortes, WA 98221. It is not the Washington State Ferries terminal for the San Juan Islands. The Anacortes ferry terminal sells tickets in person, and its lobby has free Wi-Fi and community bulletin boards.

Two free parking lots sit near the Anacortes ferry terminal, first come, first served, with no room for trailers or oversize vehicles. A 72-hour lot for Guemes Island ferry passengers sits at 6th Street and K Avenue, and riders park there at their own risk.

The 5-minute zones at the terminal are for dropping off and picking up ferry riders. Kayakers load, park and launch at Kiwanis Park, just south of the terminal.

Guemes Island ferry terminal

The ferry leaves the Guemes Island ferry terminal about 8 minutes after each Anacortes departure. The island terminal's parking lot has a portable toilet.

When the Guemes Island ferry is busiest

Skagit County advises riders to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure, and earlier at busy times such as holiday weekends. Boarding gates for walk-on passengers and vehicles close 2 minutes before each sailing, and Skagit County does not hold the ferry for late arrivals.

The Guemes Island ferry stops for a midday break so the crew can take lunch, run safety drills and do maintenance. A second run before the break happens only at the captain's discretion, and Skagit County advises riders not to count on it. On fueling Tuesdays there is no second run.

Anacortes–Guemes Island ferry FAQs

How long is the Guemes Island ferry ride?

The Guemes Island ferry ride between Anacortes and Guemes Island takes about 5 minutes.

Does the Guemes Island ferry take cash?

The Guemes Island ferry does not take cash. The ferry and the Anacortes terminal take credit and debit cards, and Skagit County takes cash only at its Mount Vernon office on weekdays.

Does the Guemes Island ferry take reservations?

The Guemes Island ferry does not take reservations or keep a waitlist. Riders board in order of arrival with a ticket.

Where is the Guemes Island ferry terminal in Anacortes?

The Guemes Island ferry leaves from 500 I Avenue in Anacortes. It is not the Washington State Ferries terminal for the Anacortes–San Juan Islands ferry.

Does the Guemes Island ferry go to the San Juan Islands?

The Guemes Island ferry runs only between Anacortes and Guemes Island. Washington State Ferries runs the Anacortes–San Juan Islands ferry to Lopez, Shaw, Orcas and San Juan islands.

Do kids ride the Guemes Island ferry free?

Youth 18 and younger ride the Guemes Island ferry free, including in a vehicle, on a school bus or with a bicycle.

More Washington ferries

• Anacortes–San Juan Islands ferry
• Gooseberry Point–Lummi Island ferry
• Port Townsend–Coupeville ferry
• Mukilteo–Clinton ferry
• Steilacoom–Anderson Island ferry
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