The Mukilteo ferry west of Everett connects travelers to the tiny town of Clinton near the southern tip of Whidbey Island. Highway 525 meanders north past little towns and attractions, some of which are worth the short jaunt off the main road up the island.
Langley, a few miles from the ferry landing attracts day trippers and over nighters. Boutiques and eateries line the sidewalks of the downtown overlooking tranquil views of the sea lanes below. Sprinkled in the woods and perched along the waterways are inns and getaways for adventurers seeking out of the way escapes.
Mukilteo/Clinton -
South Whidbey Island
Washington State Ferry
Winter Schedule Jan 3 thru Mar 27, 2010
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WINTER SCHEDULE
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Mukilteo
◼5:05
◼5:35
6:00
◼6:30
7:00
◼7:30
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
6:00
6:30
7:00
7:35
8:00
8:25
9:00
▼9:25
10:00
▼10:20
11:00
▼11:30
12:00
▼12:30
1:05
◼2:00
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Leave
Clinton
◼4:40
◼5:10
5:30
◼6:00
6:30
◼7:00
7:30
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
6:00
6:30
7:00
7:30
8:00
8:30
▼8:55
9:30
▼9:50
10:30
▼11:00
11:30
▼12:00
12:30
◼1:30
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Vehicle AND Passenger fares are collected in Mukilteo.
Auto/Driver $7.00
Passenger $4.10
Youth $3.30
Senior / Disabled $2.05
Schedule on WSF
Crossing Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Daily
Info 1-800-84-FERRY
Fares PDF
◼Monday through Friday, except July 3.
◼Monday through Saturday.
▼Fri night/Sat am, Sat night/Sun am and Sun night/Mon am.
▼Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
◼Fri night/Sat am and Sat night/Sun am
Bold=pm
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Keystone – Port Townsend
Car and Passenger Ferry
Fall Schedule Oct thru Jan 2, 2010
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FALL SCHEDULE
Leave Pt
Townsend
6:30 am
8:00 am
9:30 am
11:15 am
12:45 pm
2:15 pm
3:45 pm
5:15 pm
6:45 pm
8:30 pm
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Leave
Keystone
7:15 am
8:45 am
10:15 am
NOON
1:30 pm
3:00 pm
4:30 pm
6:00 pm
7:30 pm
9:15 pm
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Passenger Fare $2.65
Auto/Driver $9.15
Extreme tides may interrupt service
BOLD type = PM
Schedule on WSF
Call 1-800-84-FERRY
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Continuing up the island sightseers are invited to stop and taste local creations from seafood to fermented fruits of the vine.
Highway 525 joins Highway 20 which connects at Keystone to a short ferry ride across Admiralty Inlet to Port Townsend and the Olympic Peninsula.
Also at the junction with Highway 20 is the city of Coupeville, whose downtown is one of the attractions that is worth the short hop off the main drag. Its one block of stores, pubs, public pier and views of the water reward the visitor with a peaceful stroll into a quieter place and time.
The next city to the north is Oak Harbor on Highway 20, which continues through Deception Pass State Park, over Deception Pass Bridge and off the island to connect with Anacortes for ferries to the San Juan Islands or a quick zip to Interstate 5 and a return to civilization.
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