Seattle to Bainbridge Island: what the ferry charges to carry an RV
A vehicle under 30 feet pays $40.00 one way on Seattle to Bainbridge Island if it stands under 7 feet 2 inches, and $79.00 if it stands over. That is 1.98 times the fare for the same length of vehicle, and $78.00 across a round trip. Fares measured September 5, 2026.
Vehicle fares, one way, driver included
| Vehicle | Peak fare |
|---|---|
| Under 22 ft, standard vehicle and driver | $27.00 |
| Under 30 ft, under 7 ft 2 in tall | $40.00 |
| Under 30 ft, over 7 ft 2 in tall | $79.00 |
| Under 40 ft | $105.00 |
| Under 50 ft | $131.00 |
| Under 60 ft | $157.00 |
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
Budget the crossing as a separate line item rather than assuming it matches what your car costs. Ask the host for exterior height before you price the trip.
$52.00 more than the car fare each way, a 193% premium, discovered at the tollbooth.
Common questions
- How much does it cost to take an RV from Seattle to Bainbridge Island?
- A vehicle under 30 feet that stands over 7 feet 2 inches pays $79.00 one way, measured September 5, 2026. The same vehicle under that height pays $40.00. A standard vehicle under 22 feet pays $27.00.
- 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 $78.00 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.