The MV Coho crosses from Port Angeles, Washington to Victoria's Inner Harbour in about 90 minutes and takes cars, foot passengers and bicycles. Fares listed on 18 October 2026: US$25 per adult, US$12.50 per child (5–11) and US$88 for a car and driver (18 ft or under), each way. It sails twice a day each way until the end of October 2026 and more often in summer.
Plan your Coho crossing
- Port Angeles terminal101 E. Railroad Avenue. Vehicles 60–90 min before, foot passengers 30 min before
- Strait of Juan de FucaAbout 90 minutes
- Victoria Inner Harbour430 Belleville Street. Border check on arrival
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MV Coho: fast facts
- Operator
- Black Ball Ferry Line
- Route
- Port Angeles, WA to Victoria, BC
- Sailing or flight time
- 1 h 30 min. Operator states a 90-minute crossing (22.59 nautical miles).
- Leaves from
- Black Ball terminal, Port Angeles, 101 E. Railroad Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362
- Arrives at
- Black Ball terminal, Inner Harbour, 430 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9
- Cars
- Yes
- Check-in
- The fares page asks reserved vehicles to arrive 60 minutes before departure; the Coho home page says 90 minutes for drive-on passengers. Use the longer time.
- Schedule
- Oct 18–31, 2026. Departures: 8:20 am, 2:00 pm.
- Adult (12+)
- US$25 per person. Fare includes the fuel surcharge, which can change. Reservation fees are extra. Verified October 18, 2026. Source.
- Child (5–11)
- US$12.50 per person. Age 4 and under travel free. Verified October 18, 2026. Source.
- Vehicle and driver
- US$88 per vehicle incl. driver. Extra length is US$6 per foot or fraction over 18 ft. Passengers pay their own fares. Verified October 18, 2026. Source.
- Bicycle
- US$0 per bicycle. Listed as free. Verified October 18, 2026. Source.
How the trip works, step by step
1. Get to the Port Angeles terminal. The Black Ball terminal is at 101 E. Railroad Avenue, Port Angeles, WA 98362. Reserved vehicles should be there at least 60 minutes before departure and foot passengers at least 30 minutes before. Port Angeles is on the Olympic Peninsula, so most travellers from Seattle drive there; the drive is not part of the ferry fare or time shown on this page.
2. Check your documents. You are crossing an international border. Carry your passport, passport card, NEXUS card or an enhanced licence that Black Ball accepts, and children’s documents if they travel with you. Photocopies and phone images are not accepted. Everything on the operator’s ID page applies; this page only summarises it.
3. Cross the Strait of Juan de Fuca. The sailing takes about 90 minutes. On the October 2026 schedule, the Port Angeles departures are 8:20 am and 2:00 pm, and the Victoria departures are 10:30 am and 4:00 pm.
4. Arrive at Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The Victoria terminal is at 430 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1W9, on the harbour. Canadian border officers check documents on arrival. The Victoria Clipper terminal is nearby at 470 Belleville Street.
Coho schedule by season
Black Ball publishes its schedule in periods. Times are local and can change, so confirm on the operator’s site before you plan around them.
| Period | Sailings each way | Port Angeles departures | Victoria departures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18–31 Oct 2026 | 2 | 8:20 am, 2:00 pm | 10:30 am, 4:00 pm |
| 1 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | 2 | 8:20 am, 1:45 pm | 11:30 am, 5:00 pm |
| 4 Jan – 3 Feb 2027 | Out of service | ||
| 4 Feb – 13 Mar 2027 | 2 | 8:20 am, 1:45 pm | 11:30 am, 5:00 pm |
| 14 Mar – 19 May 2027 | 2 | 8:20 am, 1:45 pm | 10:30 am, 4:00 pm |
| 20 May – 16 Jun 2027 | 3 | 8:20 am, 12:45 pm, 5:15 pm | 10:30 am, 3:00 pm, 7:30 pm |
| 18 Jun – 6 Sep 2027 | 4 | 8:20 am, 12:45 pm, 5:15 pm, 9:30 pm | 6:10 am, 10:30 am, 3:00 pm, 7:30 pm |
Coho or another route?
The Coho is the only listed route from the US side that takes a car to downtown Victoria. If you are travelling without a car from Seattle, the Victoria Clipper is a passenger-only alternative that leaves from Seattle itself. If you start in Vancouver, see the Vancouver to Victoria ferry page. The direct Anacortes ferry is currently suspended.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Port Angeles to Victoria ferry?
Black Ball Ferry Line states a 90-minute crossing of 22.59 nautical miles (42 km) across the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Can I take my car on the Coho?
Yes. Black Ball lists US$88 each way for a vehicle and driver up to 18 ft, plus US$6 for each extra foot or part of a foot. Passengers pay their own fares. Reserved vehicles should arrive at least 60 minutes before departure; the Coho home page asks for 90 minutes for drive-on passengers, so allow the longer time.
Can I walk on, or bring a bike?
Yes. Foot passengers should arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Black Ball lists bicycles as free.
What ID do I need to take the Coho?
For US and Canadian citizens, Black Ball accepts a valid passport, US passport card or NEXUS card, plus enhanced driver’s licences from listed states and provinces including Washington and British Columbia. A standard REAL ID licence is not a valid border document. Citizens of other countries need a valid passport and may need a visa or an approved ESTA. Check the operator’s ID page and the government pages below for your situation.
Does the Coho run all year?
It runs daily year-round except an annual maintenance period. Black Ball lists the ferry out of service from 4 January to 3 February 2027.
Can I pay in Canadian dollars?
Black Ball’s fares are listed in US dollars and its fares page says Canadian funds are accepted with exchange. Reservation fees are charged in addition to the fare.