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If you are transporting a trailer or driving a vehicle with a long overhang past the rear axles, we strongly suggest you travel aboard the Whatcom County ferry at a tide no lower than 4 feet.
Tides lower than 4 feet produce an approach angle too steep to be corrected by ramp adjustment and damage to your trailer or vehicle and/or our equipment may occur.
Be advised, tide restrictions for weight also apply. We ask that you take both weight and length past rear axles into account before traveling aboard the Whatcom County ferry.
Vehicles over 40,000 GVW are prohibited on the ferry during any tide under zero. This prevents damage to ferry loading ramps.
Office hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 360-778-6200
Email the Division
322 N Commercial Street
Bellingham, WA, 98225
Monday - Friday
5:40 a.m.- 12:10 a.m.
Saturdays
7 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Sundays & Holidays
7 a.m. - 12:10 a.m.
Holidays: New Year's Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Please note:
The Whatcom Chief is a first-come, first-served ferry. We do not accept reservations for ferry runs. Please see our schedule to plan your trip accordingly.