FERRYA Short Ferry Ride Away
Compared to the other San Juan Islands, Lummi is a cinch to reach. We are situated less than a mile from the mainland, and in comparison to other WA ferries, our short, less than 10-minute ferry ride is very manageable.
How to Reach the Ferry Dock
Nearby I-5 connects Seattle, Bellingham and Vancouver B.C, and the turn-off to Lummi Island is slightly north of Bellingham at I-5, exit #260. Watch for the sign for "Slater Road" and "Lummi Island". Once off the freeway, turn west, drive about 3 miles to the signal light at Haxton Way and the Silver Reef Casino, and turn left. Continue on Haxton Way through the Lummi Indian Reservation to Gooseberry Point (about 7 miles). Slow down at the reduce speed signs, you are almost there. Cars for the ferry line take turns using the two right-hand lanes, which begin just after the big concrete parking area on the far side of the driveways that access the little store and boat launching site. Often, in response to long lines, the ferry will run back and forth every 20 minutes regardless of the published schedule, so standby.
Depending on the weather, the ferry ride from Gooseberry Point to Lummi Island is typically between 5-10 minutes. The ferry crew collects round-trip fares on the trip to the island. You can pay with all major credit cards and debit cards with a credit card logo, with the exception of American Express. If you’re on foot or bike, you’ll wait and load at the gate and load as directed.
Resident islanders usually purchase a punch-card for convenience and affordability; with a punch-card, each round-trip is slightly reduced in fee.
More About The Ferry
Ferry Rates & Ticketing
The Whatcom Chief ferry provides essential transportation between Lummi Island and the mainland, operating year-round. Passengers can purchase single-ride tickets or save with multi-ride punch cards, which offer discounted fares for frequent travelers.
How to Purchase Ferry Tickets
Tickets and punch cards can be purchased:
Onboard the Ferry (cash or check only)
Online via the Whatcom County Website
In Person at the Whatcom County Public Works Office in Bellingham
For the most up-to-date rates and schedules, visit the Whatcom County Ferry website.
Current Ferry Rates
Passenger (Walk-on/Bicycle): $8 round trip ($14 for vehicles with driver)
Senior (62+)/Disabled Passenger: $7 round trip
Children (Under 19): Free
Motorcycles: $9 round trip
Vehicle with Driver: $14 round trip (additional passengers $8 each)
Multi-Ride Punch Cards
For regular commuters, punch cards provide savings on ferry fares:
Passenger 25-Ride Card: $113
Senior/Disabled 10-Ride Card: $28
Vehicle with Driver 10-Ride Care: $112
Vehicle with Driver 25-Ride Card: $235
Motorcycle with Driver 25-Ride Card: $108
Note: All fares are round trip
Learn more about the Whatcom County Lummi Island Ferry here. For the most up-to-date information on outages, maintenance information, or other important news, follow the ferry crew on X.
The schedule for the ferry is posted on the ferry dock and is available at The Islander, the Library, and other local businesses. For updated ferry schedule, rates, dry dock dates, and important alerts, please visit the Whatcom County website.
Visit our FAQ page to learn more about the commonly asked ferry-related questions.
Lummi Island Ferry Cam
You can now check the Lummi Island Ferry Cam to view live ferry lines on both sides of the crossing. This helpful tool cuts down on stressful trips and last-minute rushes, giving travelers real-time information to better plan their journey. Peek at the ferry cam to check the ferry lines before heading on or off island!
Lummi Island Realty is a proud sponsor of the Lummi Island Ferry Cam.