Puget Island–Westport ferry schedule and guide
Wahkiakum County Public Works (Wahkiakum County) runs the Puget Island–Westport ferry, a car and passenger ferry across the Columbia River between Puget Island, near Cathlamet, Washington, and Westport, Oregon. The Wahkiakum County ferry crossing takes about 15 minutes. The ferry runs every day of the year and takes no debit or credit cards.
Schedule up to date as of October 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Puget Island–Westport ferry schedule Fall 2026
The Fall 2026 schedule runs from March 11, 2026 to December 1, 2026.
Departures from Puget Island, Daily
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | Westport |
| 6:00 AM | Westport |
| 7:00 AM | Westport |
| 8:00 AM | Westport |
| 9:00 AM | Westport |
| 10:00 AM | Westport |
| 11:00 AM | Westport |
| 12:00 PM | Westport |
| 1:00 PM | Westport |
| 2:00 PM | Westport |
| 3:00 PM | Westport |
| 4:00 PM | Westport |
| 5:00 PM | Westport |
| 6:00 PM | Westport |
| 7:00 PM | Westport |
| 8:00 PM | Westport |
| 9:00 PM | Westport |
| 10:00 PM | Westport |
Departures from Westport, Daily
| Departs | To |
|---|---|
| 5:15 AM | Puget Island |
| 6:15 AM | Puget Island |
| 7:15 AM | Puget Island |
| 8:15 AM | Puget Island |
| 9:15 AM | Puget Island |
| 10:15 AM | Puget Island |
| 11:15 AM | Puget Island |
| 12:15 PM | Puget Island |
| 1:15 PM | Puget Island |
| 2:15 PM | Puget Island |
| 3:15 PM | Puget Island |
| 4:15 PM | Puget Island |
| 5:15 PM | Puget Island |
| 6:15 PM | Puget Island |
| 7:15 PM | Puget Island |
| 8:15 PM | Puget Island |
| 9:15 PM | Puget Island |
| 10:15 PM | Puget Island |
Puget Island–Westport ferry fares
| Fare type | Fare |
|---|---|
| Vehicles | |
| Car or pickup under 22 feet | $6.00 |
| Motorcycle | $4.00 |
| Bicycles | |
| Bicycle | $3.00 |
| Passengers | |
| Foot passenger | $2.00 |
| Multi-trip tickets | |
| Car or pickup under 22 feet, 22 trips | $78.00 |
| Car or pickup under 22 feet, 44 trips | $144.00 |
| Foot passenger, 22 trips | $26.00 |
| Bicycle, 22 trips | $39.00 |
| Motorcycle, 22 trips | $52.00 |
- Fares are for a single trip. The crew sells frequent traveler tickets on board. Motor homes, large trucks and trailers pay by length.
The Wahkiakum County ferry takes cash and no debit or credit cards.
Puget Island–Westport ferry details
| Operator | Wahkiakum County Public Works |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | About 15 minutes |
| Vessel | The Oscar B, in service since |
| Vehicles | Cars, pickups, motorcycles, motor homes, large trucks and trailers. Motor homes, large trucks and trailers pay by length. |
| Payment | Cash. No debit or credit cards. |
| Bicycles | Carried at the bicycle fare |
| Highway | The ferry carries Washington State Route 409 across the Columbia River to a road that joins U.S. Route 30 in Oregon. |
Puget Island ferry terminal directions from Cathlamet
The Puget Island ferry terminal sits at the south end of State Route 409 on Puget Island. From Cathlamet, drivers go south on Main Street, which is State Route 409, and cross the bridge to Puget Island. The ferry terminal is about 4 miles farther on State Route 409.
Westport ferry terminal in Oregon
The Westport ferry terminal is on the Oregon bank of the Columbia River at Westport, on a road that connects to U.S. Route 30.
Puget Island–Westport ferry closures and alerts
Wahkiakum County posts ferry closures on its ferry page and sends ferry notices by email, text message or phone call to riders who sign up. The ferry information line is 360-795-7867.
Puget Island–Westport ferry FAQs
Does the Wahkiakum County ferry take credit cards?
The Wahkiakum County ferry between Puget Island and Westport takes no debit or credit cards. Riders pay cash, or use a frequent traveler ticket bought from the crew.
How long is the ferry from Cathlamet to Westport?
The Puget Island–Westport ferry crosses the Columbia River in about 15 minutes. The Puget Island ferry terminal is about 4 miles from Cathlamet by State Route 409.
Does the Puget Island ferry run every day?
Wahkiakum County runs the Puget Island–Westport ferry every day of the year. Closures are posted on the county's ferry page.
Where does the Wahkiakum County ferry go?
The Wahkiakum County ferry runs between Puget Island in Washington, across a bridge from Cathlamet, and Westport in Oregon.