We are looking into the possibilities of camping on some of the islands in the puget sound, but are concerned that the cost of getting our 40 foot diesel pusher and tow might be cost prohibitive. Any ballpark numbers as to what it might cost?
Roz said
04:45 AM Feb 8, 2011
We have ferried to the Outer Banks of NC. It was reasonable, especially since it was the only game in town to get there.
Passages could vary significantly with different ferry providers (state or private) and comparing our cost to what yours would be is somewhat meaningless. I would e-mail or call the ferry company and ask. NC ferries are on-line with schedules and pricing.
Good Luck! It was a hoot!!!
bjoyce said
09:58 AM Feb 8, 2011
On this webpage Washington State Ferries has its fares in a .PDF file - http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/fares/. For a 40' motorhome to Friday Harbor it would be $199.25 round trip just for the motorhome in off season (now) or $269.00 in Peak Season (extended summer). A car with just the driver would be $39.85 round trip or $53.80 peak season, plus $11.50 each for any passengers. I assume you would drive the motorhome and car separately so both drivers would be included, otherwise you will probably be in the 60-70' range and paying more.
I suspect you just decided not to go.
Realize that even at these prices this is not the entire cost, the rest is paid out of the state budget. (But who knows how long since the state has budget problems).
Roz said
06:56 AM Feb 9, 2011
WOW, Bill that backs up my statement of a comarison being meaningless. That would have made us take a diffeent route! Your experience is broader than ours.
Passages could vary significantly with different ferry providers (state or private) and comparing our cost to what yours would be is somewhat meaningless. I would e-mail or call the ferry company and ask. NC ferries are on-line with schedules and pricing.
Good Luck! It was a hoot!!!
Charles