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Fauntleroy to Vashon: what the ferry charges to carry an RV

A vehicle under 30 feet pays $50.95 one way on Fauntleroy to Vashon if it stands under 7 feet 2 inches, and $100.90 if it stands over. That is 1.98 times the fare for the same length of vehicle, and $99.90 across a round trip. Fares measured September 5, 2026.

Vehicle fares, one way, driver included

Washington State Ferries vehicle fares for Fauntleroy to Vashon by length band
VehiclePeak fare
Under 22 ft, standard vehicle and driver$34.30
Under 30 ft, under 7 ft 2 in tall$50.95
Under 30 ft, over 7 ft 2 in tall$100.90
Under 40 ft$134.20
Under 50 ft$167.50
Under 60 ft$200.80

One thing Washington State Ferries does not publish

The fare page lists both a fare for a standard vehicle under 22 feet and a fare for a vehicle under 30 feet over 7 feet 2 inches. It does not state which one applies to a vehicle that is under 22 feet and also over 7 feet 2 inches, which describes many camper vans. We are not going to guess it. Check your own route and date on the Washington State Ferries fare page before you travel.

What to do before you book

Even on a crossing this short, confirm exterior height before booking. Distance does not soften the height band.

$99.90 round trip, on a sailing that takes about twenty minutes.

Common questions

How much does it cost to take an RV from Fauntleroy to Vashon Island?
A vehicle under 30 feet that stands over 7 feet 2 inches pays $100.90 one way, measured September 5, 2026. The same vehicle under that height pays $50.95. A standard vehicle under 22 feet pays $34.30.
Why does height change the fare?
Washington State Ferries publishes two separate fares for a vehicle under 30 feet, split at 7 feet 2 inches. On this crossing the taller band is 1.98 times the shorter one, a difference of $99.90 on a round trip.
Is there a card fee?
Washington State Ferries adds a 3% cost recovery surcharge to all credit and debit card transactions, effective 1 March 2026, directed by the Washington State Legislature under RCW 47.60.860.
Work out the fare for your own rental

How this was measured. Doubled the gap between the two sub-30 ft bands to get the round-trip exposure on the shortest crossing in the sample. Source: WSF fares, Fauntleroy to Vashon. Measured September 5, 2026. Ferry fares change and this page does not update itself.

Not sure what fits?

Send us the dates and the destination. We will come back with rentals whose published length clears the campground, and what the ferry charges to carry them.