FERRY STATUS · MUKILTEO–CLINTON, WASHINGTON
Check Mukilteo–Clinton Ferry Status
Check both terminals before joining the line: WSF publishes current delay notices, terminal cameras, the sailing schedule and live vessel locations.
Camera views show only what is visible at the terminal and may not include traffic queued on SR 525. A vessel moving on the map does not guarantee an on-time next departure.
BEFORE YOU GO
Five checks in the right order
- Open the WSF alert bulletin for route disruptions or reduced service.
- Check the terminal you will depart from: Mukilteo or Clinton.
- Use the loading camera to judge the visible vehicle queue.
- Open the dated schedule and note low-tide restrictions for large vehicles.
- Check VesselWatch for the boat’s location, then follow terminal staff instructions.
LOCATION-SPECIFIC GUIDANCE
Direction and queue location change the answer
- The crossing itself is about 20 minutes, but loading delays can add substantially more time.
- Vehicle reservations are not offered on Mukilteo–Clinton; vehicles load first-come, first-served.
- A camera cannot show every vehicle waiting outside terminal property.
- Low tides can restrict certain large vehicles on this route.
- Walk-on and vehicle travelers use the same sailing schedule but face different queue considerations.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Avoid common traps
Does the camera show the entire vehicle line?
No. Traffic may extend beyond the camera view or onto SR 525.
Can I reserve a vehicle space?
No. Mukilteo–Clinton vehicle loading is first-come, first-served.
Does VesselWatch guarantee the next departure time?
No. It shows vessel location, not the complete loading and turnaround process.