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PIERCE COUNTY FERRY RIDER INFORMATION - Commuter Passenger Ticket Refunds
September 25, 2008

Due to ticketing system constraints, commuter passenger tickets must be turned in for a refund before the printed expiration date. Refunds requested after the printed expiration date can not be honored.

Tickets purchased at the Kiosk or on-line must be refunded through Pierce County by contacting Joan Blue at (253) 798-7251. Tickets purchased at the Steilacoom Dock will be refunded by the cashiers.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Esher
Airport/Ferry Administrator


Walk-on Passengers Fares

Passenger Type Year-round Fares
Adults (Ages 19 & older) $4.70
Children (Ages 5 - 18) $3.40
Children (under Age 5) FREE
Senior or Disabled Passengers $2.40
Commuter Passenger (5 trips) $18.50

Vehicle, Motorcycle, and Bicycle Fares

Vehicle Type (Includes Driver) Non-Peak Season Peak Season (May 15 thru Sept 15)
Up to and including 20 foot length $15.80 $19.00
Up to and including 20 foot length - Senior or disabled citizen $13.20 $15.70
Up to and including 20 foot length - Commuter (5 trips) $66.00 $66.00
20 feet to under 30 feet $32.00 $39.00
30 feet to under 40 feet $51.00 $61.00
40 feet to under 50 feet $68.00 $82.00
50 feet to under 60 feet $85.00 $102.00
60 feet to under 70 feet $102.00 $123.00
70 feet to under 80 feet $125.00 $150.00
80 feet to under 90 feet $148.00 $177.00
90 feet and greater $175.00 $210.00
Motorcycle/stowage (includes driver) (4) $8.50 $10.20
Motorcycle Commuter (5 trips) (2) $34.00 $34.00
3-Wheel Vehicle $10.00 $12.00
Bicycle--one bicycle included with one passenger fare no cost no cost
Exempt vehicle (5) no cost no cost

All fares are round-trip and collected at the Steilacoom Ferry Landing.

There is no monthly or annual ferry pass available.

(1) Senior citizens, age 65 or older, must show proof of age with valid photo identification or present Regional Reduce Fare permit. Disabled passengers must present valid disability identification at the time of boarding (Regional Reduce Fare permit, or VA certification of greater than 40% disability level, Medicare Card or regional ADA paratransit card.)

(2) Commuter tickets are valid for 40 days from date of purchase until the expiration date indicated on each ticket. They may be used by only one passenger per vehicle per trip and may not be used by other vehicles or passengers waiting to board the ferry vessel.

(3) Peak Season is from May 15th through September 15th each year. On all other days, non-peak season rates apply.

(4) Vehicle length is measured from furthest protruding item at the front of the vehicle to the furthest protruding item at the rear of the vehicle and/or trailer. Logging trucks, whether loaded or unloaded, will be charged the 50 to 60 foot category.

(5) Large carry-on items including kayaks, canoes and other items of comparable size, which are typically stowed on the vehicle deck of the ferry vessel, shall be charged at the motorcycle rate. This rate includes the fare for the walk-on passenger carrying the item to be stowed.

(6) All governmental and public institutional vehicles with a tax-exempt license plate, and the occupants, will be provided free passage when conducting official governmental or public institutional business on the islands.

(7) Vehicles 80 feet or longer, or over 11 feet in width, must schedule their departure time in advance. Contact phone number for scheduling is (253) 588-5290.

Payment Information

Full service ticketing available at the Steilacoom Ferry Landing. Coming soon customers will be able to purchase tickets using a debit or credit card at the Anderson Island Store Kiosk, and on the web. The following payment types are accepted:

  • Cash (US Currency)
  • Credit cards (Visa or MasterCard only)
  • Money orders
  • travelers checks
  • King County Metro Commuter Bonus Vouchers

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