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Passenger and Vehicle Fare Information Surcharges Seattle/Bainbridge, Seattle/Bremerton, Edmonds/Kingston Fauntleroy/Vashon 19-08-0392 Printed in the USA on recycled/recyclable paper. recycled/recyclable on USA the in Printed Seattle/Bainbridge, Seattle/Bremerton, Fauntleroy/Vashon, Point Defiance/Tahlequah, Americans with Disabilities Edmonds/Kingston Southworth/Vashon Mukilteo/Clinton Act (ADA) and Title VI Notice Seattle, Washington 98121-3014 Washington Seattle, 2901 Third Avenue Suite 500 Suite Avenue Third 2901 Passenger Regular Fare 8.65 Passenger Regular Fare 5.65 Passenger Regular Fare 5.20 It is the Washington State Department of Washington State Ferries State Washington In vehicle or walk on Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 4.30 In vehicle or walk on Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 2.80 In vehicle or walk on Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 2.60 Transportation’s policy to ensure that no Youth Fare 4.30 Youth Fare 2.80 Youth Fare 2.60 person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, as provided by Title VI Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 69.70 Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 45.70 Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 42.10 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or based on Monthly Ferry Pass 111.55 Monthly Ferry Pass 73.15 Monthly Ferry Pass 67.40 disability as provided by the Americans with Bicycle Surcharge Passenger Fare Plus 1.00 Bicycle Surcharge Passenger Fare Plus 1.00 Bicycle Surcharge Passenger Fare Plus 1.00 Disabilities Act, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise Small Vehicle & Driver Regular Fare 12.35 Peak Season 16.00 Small Vehicle & Driver Regular Fare 15.75 Peak Season 20.40 Small Vehicle & Driver Regular Fare 7.40 Peak Season 9.70 discriminated against under any of its federally @WSFerries funded programs and activities. Any person (vehicle under 14′, including Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 10.15 Peak Season 13.70 (vehicle under 14′, including Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 12.90 Peak Season 17.40 (vehicle under 14′, including Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 6.10 Peak Season 8.30 Follow us on Twitter on us Follow who believes his or her rights under these laws 3-wheeled vehicles over 8 ) 3-wheeled vehicles over 8′) 3-wheeled vehicles over 8′) ′ Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 198.60 Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 126.50 Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 119.40 have been violated may file a complaint with WSDOT’s Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at Standard Vehicle & Driver Regular Fare 15.75 Peak Season 20.40 Standard Vehicle & Driver Regular Fare 20.10 Peak Season 25.95 Standard Vehicle & Driver Regular Fare 9.40 Peak Season 12.25 360-705-7090. (14′ to under 22′) Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 13.55 Peak Season 18.10 (14′ to under 22′) Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 17.25 Peak Season 22.95 (14′ to under 22′) Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 8.10 Peak Season 10.85 WSDOT will modify its policies, practices, and Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 253.00 Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 161.30 Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 151.40 procedures to ensure individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in 511 (WA) 511 Motorcycle & Driver, Regular Fare 6.75 Peak Season 8.80 Motorcycle & Driver, Regular Fare 8.55 Peak Season 11.05 Motorcycle & Driver, Regular Fare 4.10 Peak Season 5.45 its programs, services, or activities unless the 888-808-7977 (WA & BC) & (WA 888-808-7977 Stowage Fee Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 4.55 Peak Season 6.50 Stowage Fee Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 5.70 Peak Season 8.05 Stowage Fee Senior/Disability/Medicare Card Fare 2.80 Peak Season 4.05 modification fundamentally alters the program, 206-464-6400 (Seattle) 206-464-6400 (e.g., canoe/kayak, vehicles Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 109.00 (e.g., canoe/kayak, vehicles Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 68.90 (e.g., canoe/kayak, vehicles Wave2Go Multi-Ride Card 66.60 service, or activity, creates a safety issue, or is under 8 ) under 8′) under 8′) not otherwise required by the ADA. Requests WSF Information: WSF ′ for modification can be made to any WSDOT 22′ to under 30′ Under 7′2″ High 23.50 Peak Season 30.35 22′ to under 30′ Under 7′2″ High 30.00 Peak Season 38.70 22′ to under 30′ Under 7′2″ High 14.00 Peak Season 18.15 employee or at [email protected] or by it wwwVis it edule-schsf/w.bitly Vehicle Length- Vehicle Length- Vehicle Length- Based Fares 22′ to under 30′ Over 7′2″ High 46.75 Peak Season 60.20 Based Fares 22′ to under 30′ Over 7′2″ High 59.75 Peak Season 76.85 Based Fares 22′ to under 30′ Over 7′2″ High 27.70 Peak Season 35.75 calling toll free, 855-362-4ADA (4232). Requests ternetnVia Ition ormafnchedule IS ormafnchedule Ition ternetnVia : for language translation, or auxiliary aids and 30 to under 40 Regular Fare 62.25 Peak Season 80.10 30 to under 40 Regular Fare 79.60 Peak Season 102.30 30 to under 40 Regular Fare 36.85 Peak Season 47.50 ′ ′ ′ ′ ′ ′ services can be directed to 360-705-7090. 40′ to under 50′ Regular Fare 77.75 Peak Season 100.00 40′ to under 50′ Regular Fare 99.45 Peak Season 127.75 40′ to under 50′ Regular Fare 45.95 Peak Season 59.25 50′ to under 60′ Regular Fare 93.25 Peak Season 119.90 50′ to under 60′ Regular Fare 119.30 Peak Season 153.20 50′ to under 60′ Regular Fare 55.10 Peak Season 71.00 60′ to under 70′ Regular Fare 108.75 Peak Season 139.80 60′ to under 70′ Regular Fare 139.15 Peak Season 178.65 60′ to under 70′ Regular Fare 64.25 Peak Season 82.75 erriesF 70′ to under 80′ Regular Fare 124.25 Peak Season 159.70 70′ to under 80′ Regular Fare 158.95 Peak Season 204.10 70′ to under 80′ Regular Fare 73.40 Peak Season 94.50 80′+ (per additional foot) 1.55 Peak Season 2.00 80′+ (per additional foot) 2.00 Peak Season 2.55 80′+ (per additional foot) 0.90 Peak Season 1.20 e ttaon S ttaon e ashingtW Please refer to the Fare Collection Points panel on the reverse side. “Peak Season” is from May 1 through September 30. Please refer to the Fare Collection Points panel on the reverse side. “Peak Season” is from May 1 through September 30. Please refer to the Fare Collection Points panel on the reverse side. “Peak Season” is from May 1 through September 30. Passenger and Vehicle Fare Information Surcharges Please refer to the Fare Collection Points panel on the reverse side. Please refer to the Fare Collection Points panel on the reverse side. Passenger Fares to arrival at the ferry terminal to expedite ReValue Products Disputed fares must be submitted within 30 portion. Proof of eligibility may be requested at Capital Surcharge Fuel Surcharge Passenger fares are generally round-trip with processing at the tollbooth. Single full fare Frequent users may choose to place their multi- days. Please retain receipt as proof of payment. the tollbooth when purchasing passage. The fares listed in this brochure include a A fuel surcharge may be added to the amounts the exception of the Port Townsend/Coupeville tickets for both passengers and vehicle/drivers ride product or their monthly pass on a revalue If you have problems with any fare-related system-wide surcharge of 25 cents per fare. listed in this brochure if and when fuel costs route and all international sailings. We offer can be purchased online and printed on a card, which automatically replenishes when purchase, please call our customer service line Youth The surcharge is required by law and is exceed the currently-funded average fuel price. seniors (65+) and persons with disabilities personal printer up to 90 days in advance of all rides are used or at 90-day expiration. This at 206-464-6400 for assistance. Children under six years of age travel free. dedicated to funding WSF Capital Program. WSF reviews fuel costs on a quarterly basis and Fares travel. Buy tickets at our website at bit.ly/ reduced fares with verification of eligibility. ensures always having payment without having Children 6-18 years of age travel at 50% of the The 25 cent surcharge is assessed on every applies, removes or adjusts the fuel surcharge. wave2go. Effective October 1, 2019 (See more information under Senior Citizens to pay at the tollbooth. This service is managed Persons With Disabilities regular passenger fare. Tickets are not available ticket issued, whether a one-way or round-trip The maximum surcharge amount is 10 percent. or Persons with Disabilities). Youth fares (6-18 online or at a kiosk as proof of eligibility is Wave2Go Multi-Ride Cards online by the customer, and the replenishment Persons with disabilities may travel at half fare. Multi-ride and monthly passes reflect the WSF is required to notify customers 30 days in years of age) are half the adult fare. Washington is charged to a credit card. Each time the card the regular passenger fare if proper proof of required. total per-ticket price. advance of any changes to the fuel surcharge. State Ferries also offers discounted fares for Multi-ride cards provide travel for 20 one-way is revalued, the customer is notified. Seniors or disability is presented. Acceptable ID includes frequent users. (For more information see trips or 10 round-trips, except for the San customers with disabilities can also sign up for a the Regional Reduced Fare Permit, Medicare Peak Season Charges Example of How the Capital Surcharge Bicycle Surcharge Juan Islands vehicle multi-ride cards, which Multi-Ride Card.) revalue card.
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