Ferry Oriented Development, (F.O.D.), is our preferred mode of transport in Kitsap along with Transit Oriented Development (T.O.D). Our ferry system is the second largest in Washington State and the 13th largest in the United States. The fleet has grown to 10 vessels; 7 fast ferries and 3 local ferries.
Ferry ridership in all of Kitsap County is currently at 69,445. Bremerton has the highest ridership at 31,727 followed by Port Orchard, Southworth, Annapolis and Kingston. Bremerton currently has three Rich Passage-class vessels assigned to the Bremerton/Seattle route. Reliance, Lady Swift and Rich Passage 1.
Bremerton to Seattle 30 mins
Port Orchard to Seattle 30 mins
Kingston to Seattle 30 mins
Bainbridge Island to Seattle 30 mins
Bremerton to Port Orchard 12 mins
Bremerton to Annapolis 5 mins
The Puget Sound region is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean and largely consists of King and Kitsap counties. The largest and most notable city in the Pacific Northwest area is Seattle, located on the eastern side of the Puget Sound.
Known for its major sea port, abundance of natural resources, pristine water views, majestic mountain ranges and complex estuary, the Puget Sound region helps drive $20 billion of economic activity in Washington state.
Five Major local bases
Bangor, Bremerton, Keyport, Manchester, Jackson Park
Economic impact
$4.0 Billion and Rising Economic Machine; $1.9 Billion total annual industry output from payroll, operations, maintenance, visitor spending
JOBS
50,000 jobs including the 36,000 military and civilian personnel directly employed, 14,000 additional jobs stimulated by operations and maintenance, payroll and other spending
gateway to the peninsula
The gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, Kitsap County encompasses west Puget Sound. Major cities in Kitsap County include Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, and Kingston.
proximity to seattle
Offering close proximity to Seattle without the gridlock and high prices, Kitsap County features beautiful natural landscapes, endless waterways, and a dense concentration of engineering talent in the Puget Sound region.
easy access to ferries
Kitsap is connected by ferries to Bremerton (30-minute & 60-minute) and Bainbridge Island (30-minute), in addition to a vehicle connection through I-5.
a growing region
Seattle, inhabiting eastern Puget Sound along Elliot Bay, has enjoyed a growing and thriving tech industry for over two decades.
thriving tech
Tech giants Amazon, Microsoft, and Boeing call this region home and with its geographic advantage, Seattle is well positioned nationally and internationally.
the great outdoors
Surrounded by an abundance of water, mountains, and evergreen forests, this region is home to one of the most well-educated populations in the United States.
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