The trip between Steilacoom and Anderson Island is about 3.5 miles and takes approximately 30 minutes.
BOARDING THE FERRY
• You must be in line with tickets 20 minutes BEFORE departure time or you may not be allowed to board.
• Ketron Island riders must make reservations 60 minutes BEFORE departure.
• NEVER stop on railroad tracks.
• Follow all direction of the ferry crew.
• Stay in the lanes and drive 5 MPH or slower using parking lights only.
• Drive with caution and slow down for pedestrians.
• Pull as close as you can to the vehicle in front of you, set the parking brake, turn off the engine and headlights. Wait until traffic around you has stopped before opening your vehicle doors.
• Do not start your vehicle until directed by the crew.
Departures from Ketron Island are by reservation only.
• Walk-on passengers MUST wait in the designated waiting areas until directed by ferry crew to go aboard or ashore.
• Steilacoom terminal parking with valid disability ID only. No terminal parking while ferry is loading or unloading.
As part of the Homeland Security Act, the Pierce County Ferry System complies with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. All vehicles and passengers are subject to security screenings. See our website for additional information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
STEILACOOM
ANDERSON ISLAND
KETRON ISLAND
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2024 SERVING: Steilacoom Anderson Island Ketron Island FERRY SCHEDULES & FARES GO ONLINE PierceCountyWa.gov/Ferry Sign up for Rider Alerts View the Ferry Webcams 3 WAYS TO PAY At terminal 1 2 Website 3 Mobile App Customer Service (253) 588-1950 Email PCFerry@PierceCountyWa.gov Steilacoom Ferry Landing 56 Union Avenue, Steilacoom, WA 98388
Jan.
Peak Season
May 24 - Sep. 2, 2024
Fares
Peak/non-peak season refers to a seasonal change in fares depending on the time of the year. One-Boat
Vehicle Fare Includes Driver
Capital Replacement Surcharge
2024 FARES
4:45 a.m.
5:45 a.m.
7:05 a.m.
8:20 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:35 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
2:45 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:10 p.m.
7:20 p.m.
8:35 p.m.
10:20 p.m.
5:15 a.m.
6:20 a.m.
7:35 a.m.
8:55 a.m.
10:05 a.m.
11:10 a.m.
12:45 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
4:25 p.m.
5:35 p.m.
• Each additional person in the vehicle must pay the applicable passenger fare.
Use of Discounted Tickets
• Youth (ages 18 & under) may be required to show valid ID.
• Senior citizens (ages 65+) must show valid photo ID.
• Passengers with a disability must show a Regional Reduced Fare Permit, ADA Paratransit Card, or Medicare Card.
• ADA placards and Military VA cards are not acceptable forms of ID.
Value Pass Tickets
• Value Pass tickets are valid for 40 days from date of purchase.
• Expiration date indicated on each ticket.
• Value Pass may be used by only one person per vehicle per trip.
The 2024 ferry fares include a $1 per ticket surcharge for capital replacement purposes.
Vehicle Size
• Vehicle length is measured from the furthest protruding point at the front and/or top of the vehicle to the furthest protruding point at the rear and/or top of the vehicle and trailer.
• Vehicles over 8.5 ft. wide, 14 ft. high, and 80 ft. long must contact the ferry operator in advance. To schedule a departure time, call (253) 588-1950 or email PierceFerryAdmin@HMSgm.com.
Refunds
• Refunds for unused single-use tickets from the previous season/year must be requested within 10 calendar days from the start of the new pricing. Visit PierceCountyWa.gov/FerryRefund to request a refund.
• No refunds for Value Pass tickets at the normal rate.
Senior
40
50
60
70
80
Non-Peak Season
| Sep.
1 - May 23, 2024
3 - Dec. 31, 2024
Service DEPARTING
DEPARTING
*Valid Identification Required
Service DEPARTING
DEPARTING KETRON ISLAND By Reservation Only 6:40 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 8:15 p.m. 6:40 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 8:15 p.m.
STEILACOOM
ANDERSON ISLAND
Two-Boat
STEILACOOM DEPARTING ANDERSON ISLAND
6:45 p.m. 7:55 p.m. 9:10 p.m. 10:50 p.m. 5:15 a.m. 6:20 a.m. 7:35 a.m. 8:55 a.m. 10:05 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 12:45 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 6:10 p.m. 3:50 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 7:55 p.m. 10:50 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 9:10 p.m. 5:35 p.m. 4:45 a.m. 5:45 a.m. 7:05 a.m. 8:20 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:35 a.m. 12:10 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 5:35 p.m. 3:50 p.m. 6:10 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 10:20 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:35 p.m. See observed holidays at PierceCountyWa.gov/FerrySchedule Does Not Run on Weekends and Holidays Additional Runs: Friday, Sunday & Monday Only 2024 NON-PEAK SEASON Jan. 1 - May 23, 2024 Sep. 3 - Dec. 31, 2024 2024 PEAK SEASON May 24 - Sep. 2, 2024 Motorcycle / Stowage Senior ID* Age 65+ Disability Permit* $12.25 $10.25 $17.25 $14.50 NON-PEAK Motorcycle - Includes Driver $14.50 $10.25 PEAK
to 22 ft.
Up
ID*
65+
Permit* Over 22 ft. to Under 30 ft.
ft. to
40 ft.
Age
Disability
30
Under
ft. to
50 ft.
Under
ft.
ft.
to Under 60
ft. to Under 70 ft.
ft.
ft.
to Under 80
ft.
ft.+ $22.50 $117.25 $70.75 $164.00 $44.75 $140.50 $94.00 $194.00 $229.25 $30.75 $161.75 $97.25 $237.25 $61.50 $19.00 $193.75 $19.00 $25.75 $129.50 $25.75 $280.75 $331.75 NON-PEAK Vehicles - Includes Driver PEAK Adults Ages 19+ Youth & Children Ages 18 & Under Must obtain a ticket to board. ID may be required. Senior ID* Ages 65+ Disability Permit* $7.50 FREE $4.00 $4.00 YEAR ROUND Walk-On, Passenger & Bicycle Passenger / Walk-On Motorcycle Vehicle Up to 22 ft. $26.50 $87.25 $45.50 VALUE PASS - Valid for 5 Round Trips
to Under 90 ft. 90
