Taking the Edmonds-Kingston Ferry?

Question

This is probably a dumb question so dont answer if you are going to be a smart ***.

I am planning on driving from Seattle to Forks Washington. I realize that I have to take a ferry. Do you just drive your car onto the ferry or what? sorry I have no experience with this what so ever. Is that the only way/quickest way to get to Forks from Seattle?

My mom thinks this is making the trip more "complicated" but I assume that taking the ferry really isnt that big of a deal. so how does it work and how long does it take? thanks

Answer 1

I sure is the quickest way to get to Forks - and virtually the only way. (You can get there via bus but it would take like 10 hours.)

Yes, you drive on to the ferry. You will line up with all the other cars and follow them onto the ferry.

When you get off in Kingston, follow Rt. 104 to the Hood Canal Bridge. Follow it until it merges with 101 to Port Angeles - Forks is about 1 1/2 hours beyond Port Angeles.  

Including the 1/2 hour ferry ride from Kingston it will take a little over 3 hours.

Answer 2

I am not sure how long it takes, but if you go to the washington state department of transportation and click on the ferrys link it should be able to answer your questions.  The ones that go to Seattle are drive one, and they are super easy.