ANACORTES, WA. – You may have noticed a slight boost in the price of taking a ferry recently.

That is because the Washington State Transportation Commission approved a plan to increase fare rates over the next two years.

A 4.25% rise in fare rates took effect on Sunday, October 1st.

They will increase by another 4.25% in October of 2024.

The Anacortes to Friday Harbor ferry will now cost $15.85 for passengers and $45.85 for small vehicles.

The commission says the rate hike is needed to meet revenue requirements set in the state Transportation Budget passed earlier this year.