The Ferry
The easiest way to get to San Juan Island is via the Washington State Ferry System. The Anacortes Ferry Terminal is a 2H drive from SEA and about 1.5H from city center (without traffic).
We highly recommend that you find a group of people to rent a car with and carpool. This is the easiest way to get to the ferry, and the easiest way to explore the island. For DRIVE-ONS, Vehicle RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED (SEE BELOW). Walk-on passengers do not need a reservation, but please make sure to show up at least 30 mins before sailing time.
The venue itself is only about 1.5 miles (5m drive) from the Friday Harbor ferry terminal so, if you do decide to walk on the ferry, it will only be a short cab ride to get there. That being said, UBER AND LYFT DON'T EXIST on the island, so we highly recommend renting a car. The roundtrip ferry cost for a vehicle + driver is $62.5. Each additional passenger is $17.5 roundtrip. Walk-on passengers are also $17.5 roundtrip.
Please note that the vehicle reservation just holds a spot for your car on the ferry. You will pay for the vehicle and any passengers when you reach the toll booth and present your reservation. You can cancel your reservation up until the day before at 5pm PT without a cancellation charge. The no-show fee is $19 each way.
To make this as easy as possible for guests, please rsvp (soft) to share your expected travel plans.
Opens Feb 10th @ 10am PT / 1pm ET
"Getting a reservation is like getting concert tickets"
–a wise friend
It's true. You must log on right at opening, refresh, and wait in a virtual queue to get a reservation. It's serious business (and we’ll be sending emails to remind you!). Don’t panic if you don’t get a reservation in the first batch, more will open two weeks before sailing date and two days before. We are here to help and have enlisted our seattle friends as well.
The first batch of vehicle reservations for the spring schedule will be available around February 10th at 10am PT / 1pm ET. Expect an email from us.
If you are unable to make a reservation successfully, there are two more chances to make reservations: 2 weeks before your desired sailing at 7am PT / 10am ET, and 2 days before at 7am PT / 10am ET.
We recommend booking a ferry that departs at least 5h (at the earliest) after your flight, to give time to drive up and get in the ferry line.
How to book a vehicle reservation for the ferry
Make sure to create an account on WSF website and be logged in beforehand. Add a credit card on file for quick checkout. We recommend signing up for alerts now or closer to the wedding.
Please note: If you're catching a flight on Monday, you might want to consider booking your ferry back to Anacortes first, since its memorial day. Then add your ferry to Friday harbor to your cart. The Ferry is 1h–1.5h long. Please give yourself 5h+ between when the ferry arrives/departs and your flight just to be safe.
Create an account or log in
Click "Make a reservation"
Book outbound ferry to Friday Harbor:
Select route: Anacortes > Friday Harbor
Select date: Saturday 05/23/2026 (or whichever date you are coming up)
Select your vehicle size: Vehicle Under 22ft > Up to 7'2" tall (standard vehicle)
Click "Show availability"
Select your desired depart time
Click "Add to cart" (your cart is saved for 30m)
Click "Make another reservation"
Book return ferry from Friday Harbor:
Select route: Friday Harbor > Anacortes
Select date: Monday 05/25/2026
Select your vehicle size: Vehicle Under 22ft > Up to 7'2" tall (standard vehicle)
Click "Show availability"
Select your desired return time (Reminder: farewell brunch 10am – 12pm)
Click "Checkout"
Checkout
Review ferry reservations for accuracy
Accept terms and conditions
Select card on file or add
Click "Finalize"
You did it!
Spring Ferry Timetable
We recommend arriving at the ferry terminal 45–60 minutes prior to departure. When planning your departure, please remember the wedding farewell brunch will be held on Monday, May 25th (Memorial Day) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Depart Anacortes
Arrive Friday Harbor
4:05 am
5:15 am
6:15 am
7:45 am
8:40 am
9:50 am
10:30 am
11:40 am
1:35 pm**
2:45 pm** (Thur to Sun and Holidays)
1:35 pm**
3:00 pm** (Mon to Wed)
4:20 pm
5:50 pm
5:35 pm – last ferry before welcome
7:05 pm
8:15 pm
9:45 pm
10:00 pm**
11:25 pm** (Friday only)
Depart Friday Harbor
Arrive Anacortes
5:40am
7:10 am
8:10 am
9:40 am
10:20 am
11:30 am
12:20 pm – first ferry after brunch
1:30 pm
2:30 pm**
3:55 pm** (Sun and Holidays)
3:35 pm
5:05pm
6:20 pm
7:50 pm
7:35 pm
9:05 pm
10:05 pm
11:15 pm
Taking the ferry
"Oh shit, the ferry leaves in 10 minutes"
–Julie, always
Don't be like me. You must check-in at a tollbooth AT MINIMUM 30 minutes before reserved sailing in both directions. If you don't check-in on time, you will lose your reserved space and must travel standby. We’ve had many many...many close run-ins where we’ve had to beg the toll booth folks! If it happens to you, say "PLEASE It's my birthday!" – which has always worked (although it has always been my birthday). WSF recommends arriving 45-60min ahead of your scheduled sailing.
There are a few paid parking lots at the Anacortes Ferry Terminal that will have space. Daily parking runs around $8-$13. If you're in a rush, we recommend parking and running on to the ferry.
