United States
Fauntleroy to Southworth Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
Departs
Fauntleroy
Washington
Arrives
Southworth
Washington
Washington State FerriesAt a glance
The Fauntleroy to Southworth ferry takes about 40m, with 34 listed sailings between 01:05 and 23:50. It is operated by Washington State Ferries. Fares start from $9.
- First sailing
- 01:05
- Last sailing
- 23:50
- Sailings listed
- 34
- Crossing
- 40m
Fauntleroy to Southworth ferry timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:05 | 01:45 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 04:25 | 05:05 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 05:05 | 05:45 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 05:10 | 05:50 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 05:45 | 06:25 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 06:05 | 06:45 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 06:45 | 07:25 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 07:40 | 08:20 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 07:50 | 08:30 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 08:15 | 08:55 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 09:10 | 09:50 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 09:55 | 10:35 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 10:45 | 11:25 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 11:30 | 12:10 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 11:40 | 12:20 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 12:10 | 12:50 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Fri |
| 12:15 | 12:55 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 13:35 | 14:15 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 14:00 | 14:40 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 14:10 | 14:50 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 15:00 | 15:40 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 15:50 | 16:30 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 15:55 | 16:35 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 16:35 | 17:15 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 17:15 | 17:55 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 17:20 | 18:00 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 17:55 | 18:35 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 18:15 | 18:55 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 18:35 | 19:15 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 19:10 | 19:50 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 19:55 | 20:35 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Mon–Fri |
| 20:45 | 21:25 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Weekends |
| 22:35 | 23:15 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
| 23:50 | 00:30 | 40m | Washington State Ferries | Daily |
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Fauntleroy – Southworth crossing
Three departures run every day, and two of them are in the small hours. The all-week group is 01:05, 23:50 and one more — the rest of the timetable is split between a weekday block of twenty-three and an eighteen-strong group covering Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays.
An odd day grouping
Monday-plus-weekend is not a pattern that appears often. It reads as the weekend schedule extended to cover Monday holidays, which is a common arrangement in North American ferry contracts and rare in European ones.
Forty minutes across Puget Sound
The crossing covers 4.4 nautical miles from West Seattle to the Kitsap Peninsula at a fare of about $9.00. Forty minutes for that distance reflects a route that also calls at Vashon Island on many sailings rather than running direct.
Current plan
The listed departures run to 19 September 2026. The weekday block starts at 04:25, nearly an hour before the Monday-and-weekend group does.
Vehicles, pets & onboard
- Vehicle reservations on selected routes
- Real-time vessel map
- Terminal traffic cameras showing holding lanes
- First-time rider's guide
- Published guidance for riders with disabilities
Vehicle space is available on this route — book early, especially in peak season. Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
Who operates the service?
Washington State Ferries runs this crossing.
How often does the ferry run?
59 sailings a day on this route.
Does this ferry cross an international border?
No, it's entirely within United States.
Is a return sailing available?
Yes — see the return route for its schedule.
How long, roughly, is the crossing?
About 40m under normal conditions.
When's the first ferry of the day?
The first sailing leaves at 01:05.
How much does a ticket cost?
Fares start from around $9. Prices vary by operator, season, cabin and whether you take a vehicle.
Can I do this as a day trip?
A day trip is often possible: with a crossing of about 40m and several sailings a day (first 01:05, last 23:50), you can return the same day. Always check the return timetable before you go.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailings run daily, and frequency can change between the summer and winter seasons. The timetable above shows the latest published departures — confirm with the operator for off-season dates.
Can I take a car on this ferry?
Yes — Washington State Ferries carries vehicles on this route. Book your car space in advance, especially in peak season, and check the specific sailing for size limits.
Can I take a pet on this ferry?
Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with Washington State Ferries, so declare your pet when booking.
Will these sailing times change soon?
The timetable above is the one in force now and runs to 8 November 2026. The next edition has already been published and starts 9 November 2026; it replaces this table on that date, so what you see here is always the current season rather than a merged list of all of them.
Continue your journey
Onward sailings from Southworth
Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart Southworth.
Same departure port
More ferries from Fauntleroy
Everything else that sails from the same quay.
Sharing a stop
Crossings calling at Fauntleroy or Southworth
Nearby links that share a quay with this one.
Timetable valid Oct 1, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated October 6, 2026.
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Fares from
$9
Lowest published one-way fare. Final price varies by operator, date and vehicle.
Ports on this route
Fauntleroy on the map
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