Historically rich with breathtaking views, Central Whidbey is the site of the island’s first western settlement.  Download and print Central Whidbey is Best by Bus! to find six locations that can be easily reached by bus. 

Old-growth forests, fabulous food and an array of shops and galleries await visitors to South Whidbey.  Download and print South Whidbey is Best by Bus! to find six locations that can be easily reached by bus.  

Along with breathtaking water and mountain views, North Whidbey is dotted with family farms and local art.  It's home to Oak Harbor, named for the Garry Oak tree, and a U.S. Naval Air Station.  Download and print North Whidbey is Best by Bus! to find six locations that can be easily reached by bus.  

Camano Island offers outdoor and art enthusiasts new places to discover and explore.  Download and print Camano Island is Best by Bus! to find six locations that can be easily reached by bus.  

Along with breathtaking water and mountain views, Whidbey Island offers visitors a chance to imbibe in world-class spirits. 

Small craft distilleries and wineries set in the scenic beauty and tranquility of the island offer a chance of tasting locally crafted brew and acclaimed wines and liqueurs while soaking up the views of a seemingly endless landscape.

Explore Whidbey Island’s hops and spirits with public transit.

Explore Whidbey Island’s wineries with public transit.

No matter age, ability, physical limitations, using a wheelchair, or pushing a stroller, Whidbey Island has many barrier-free parks and trails to visit. Download and find your adventure.

North Whidbey: Accessible Trails are best by Bus!

South Whidbey: Accessible Trails are best by Bus 

Camano Island: The West Camano Route stops near Utsalady Vista Point Park, at Cama Beach State Park upon request, at the Elger Bay Preserve trails, and at Can Ku Road, a half mile from the Camano Ridge Forest Preserve trails. Visit: https://www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org/camano-trails-guide

Whether you walk onto the ferry in Port Townsend or Mukilteo to get to Whidbey Island, you will find free, all-day and overnight parking within about a mile of the ferry terminals.  Once you exit the ferry, look for the Island Transit bus stops to take you to your desired destination on Whidbey Island. 

Free Parking near the Port Townsend Ferry Terminal

Located at 440 12th Street in Port Townsend, Jefferson Tranist's Haines Place Park & Ride, near the Safeway, is available for daytime and pre-approved overnight parking. See the Jefferson Transit Park and Ride webpage for more information and instructions for overnight parking.

Also, Jefferson Transit Shuttle #11 provides transportation from the Park & Ride to the ferry dock or walk the 1.2 miles.  See Jefferson Transit routes and schedules at www.jeffersontransit.com 

Free Parking near the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal 

Parking next to the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal is limited to 4 hours and metered.

To find free, all-day and 24-hour parking, try these options: 

Everett Station

Located at 3201 Smith Avenue,  Everett Station allows all-day and overnight parking free of charge, seven days a week. If you plan to leave your car for more than 48 hours, please let the Everett Station security officers know and leave your name, phone number and license plate number. Parking areas with time limits or employee parking are marked.  Everett Transit Route 18 will take you directly to the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal (note:  due to COVID-19, Route 18 currently runs Monday-Friday only.  Weekend service is scheduled to resume in October 2020).  Everett Transit buses have bike racks for 2-3 bikes, or ride your bike the 7 miles to the ferry terminal. 

City of Mukilteo Street Parking

The City of Mukilteo has zoned parking for residential and commercial use, which limits parking opportunities next to the ferry terminal.  Free, 24-hour, public street parking is available within one mile of the ferry terminal.  Look for parking along West Mukilteo Boulevard, east of the Trails and Tales Dog Park.  Check the street signs to make sure you clear Zone A and are south of the railroad tracks.  City parking laws are enforced.   

Park & Rides

Park & Ride lots in Everett and Lynwood offer free, 24-hour parking with bus service provided to the Mukilteo Ferry Terminal by Community Transit and Everett Transit. Most buses serving these locations accommodate bicycles. Check those transit system websites for parking locations, plus bus route and schedule information. 

Island Transit stops right at the ferry terminals in Clinton and Coupeville.  It is easy to spot our buses from the docks when you get off the ferries.  In Clinton, the bus stops right on the ferry dock next to the terminal.  At the Coupeville ferry, the bus stops just to the east of the terminal.  

Park at one of these locations if you’d like to enjoy the full sights of the islands by bus, without the hassles of driving yourself.  Island Transit serves all of these locations Monday through Saturday. 

Free Parking in Mt. Vernon

Skagit Station, located at 105 E. Kincaid Street in Mt. Vernon 

Free Parking in Anacortes

March’s Point Park and Ride, located at 8219 S. March’s Point Rd. in Anacortes 

Free Parking in Stanwood

Stanwood Park and Ride, located at 8701 267th NW St. in Stanwood.

Free Parking on Whidbey Island

Coupeville Park and Ride, i.e., Prairie Station Transit Park, located at 201 S. Main St. in Coupeville

Clinton Park and Ride, located at SR 525 and Deer Lake Rd. in Clinton 

Free Parking on Camano Island 

Terry’s Corner Park and Ride, located at North Camano Dr. and Sunset Blvd. 

For a complete list of free Park & Ride locations on Whidbey and Camano islands, see www.islandtransit.org/Park-and-Rides.

If you’re boating to Whidbey or Camano islands and want to connect with the bus to get provision, shop, dine or just sight-see, you can dock or anchor near these locations: 

Whidbey Island: 

• Oak Harbor Marina:  From the marina, walk to Pioneer Way to catch the city shuttle,  Route 14 , or walk a little farther along the waterfront to Harbor Station to catch Route 1 or Route 6 which provide direct access to grocery stores for provisions or access to the entire island.    

• Langley Marina:  From the marina, walk about 10 minutes to the bus shelter at Anthes and 3rd where you can catch Route 60 to access larger retail stores or the entire island.  

• Coupeville Wharf:  One block from the wharf, catch Southbound Route 1 or Route 6 to access the Prairie Center Market in Coupeville, head north to Oak Harbor, or tour the entire island.  

Camano Island: 

• Camano Yacht Club.  The Yacht Club is located on Sunset Drive which is serviced by southbound Camano Route 1 and Route 2.  Flag the bus to access shopping on the other side of the island. 

• North of Dallman Road.  If you alight from a boat at Dallman Road or farther north, simply walk to South Camano Dr., West Camano Dr., Elger Bay Road, or East Camano Dr. to catch the Camano Route 2 bus at one of these streets and access the rest of the island. 

Island Transit vehicles are equipped with bike racks for two-and-three bikes.  Space is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  See the Bike Rack for loading instructions.

Go to How to Ride the Bus for tips on how to read the schedules, flagging the bus, health and safety guidelines, and more.