What is the Point Defiance/Tacoma ferry schedule today?

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Point Defiance/Tacoma has 19 departures (Pacific Time): 19 to Tahlequah (5:05 AM to 10:30 PM). Times follow the published timetable; delays and cancellations show live on this page.

What time is the next ferry from Point Defiance/Tacoma?

As of 9:41 AM Pacific Time on Thursday, October 15, 2026, the next departure from Point Defiance/Tacoma is at 10:05 AM to Tahlequah. The boards on this page refresh about every 30 seconds from AIS vessel positions matched to the published timetable.

What ferry routes depart from Point Defiance/Tacoma?

Point Defiance/Tacoma is served by crossings to Tahlequah/Vashon South. Each destination links to its route page with the full timetable.

Is there parking at Point Defiance/Tacoma?

The operator does not publish a holding-lot figure for Point Defiance/Tacoma in our data, so we do not guess at one. Plan for queues at peak sailings and check the terminal cameras on this page before you leave.

How do I know if my sailing from Point Defiance/Tacoma is delayed or cancelled?

This page shows delays measured from AIS vessel positions against the published schedule, alongside the operator's own notices. In the FerryFetch app you can save your sailing and get a push alert when it slips or is cancelled, often before the operator posts the official notice.

Point Defiance/Tacoma ferry terminal

Point Defiance Ferry Terminal, USA · Washington State Ferries · 9:41 AM PDT · Fog · 11°C

Sailing today

At Point Defiance/Tacoma, departures are running. Next departure 10:05 AM to Tahlequah.

Wind 10 km/h NNE

Ferries from Point Defiance/Tacoma

To Vashon Island
Tahlequah
15 min · 19 sailings today
Departs in 24 min
10:05 AM → 10:20 AM
76% space
Chetzemokausually
Later
- 10:55 AM100%
- 11:45 AM100%
- 1:40 PM100%
- 2:40 PM100%
Full schedule →Live map →

Today at Point Defiance/Tacoma

All departures →

6left so far
13still to go

Left on timeLeft late, the line is the minutes late× CancelledStill to runNo deck spaceWind from the Open-Meteo forecast, gusts up to 26 km/h. Cancellations are the operator’s call.

Every departure from Point Defiance/Tacoma today
5:05 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state
5:55 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state
6:45 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state
7:35 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state
8:25 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state
9:15 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state
10:05 AM to Tahlequah: still to run
10:55 AM to Tahlequah: still to run
11:45 AM to Tahlequah: still to run
1:40 PM to Tahlequah: still to run
2:40 PM to Tahlequah: still to run
3:40 PM to Tahlequah: still to run
4:35 PM to Tahlequah: still to run
5:30 PM to Tahlequah: still to run
6:30 PM to Tahlequah: still to run
7:25 PM to Tahlequah: still to run
8:25 PM to Tahlequah: still to run
9:30 PM to Tahlequah: still to run
10:30 PM to Tahlequah: still to run

Arriving at Point Defiance/Tacoma

Live map →All arrivals →

No boat is on its way here right now. Next arrival 10:45 AM from Tahlequah, leaving there at 10:30 AM.

10:45 AM from TahlequahChetzemokausually
11:35 AM from TahlequahChetzemokausually
12:25 PM from TahlequahChetzemokausually

Weather

11°C

Fog

Wind: 10km/h NNE
Gusts: 21km/h
Visibility: 0.1km
Chance of precipitation: 0%

Forecast for 9:00 AM from Open-Meteo. Cancellations are the operator’s call, not this forecast.

Getting to the Point Defiance/Tacoma terminal

Service notices

No active notice for Point Defiance/Tacoma in the operator’s feed right now.

Point Defiance/Tacoma ferry terminal FAQ

Every departure from Point Defiance/Tacoma today

5:05 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state

5:55 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state

6:45 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state

7:35 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state

8:25 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state

9:15 AM to Tahlequah: ran, no delay we can state

10:05 AM to Tahlequah: still to run

10:55 AM to Tahlequah: still to run

11:45 AM to Tahlequah: still to run

1:40 PM to Tahlequah: still to run

2:40 PM to Tahlequah: still to run

3:40 PM to Tahlequah: still to run

4:35 PM to Tahlequah: still to run

5:30 PM to Tahlequah: still to run

6:30 PM to Tahlequah: still to run

7:25 PM to Tahlequah: still to run

8:25 PM to Tahlequah: still to run

9:30 PM to Tahlequah: still to run

10:30 PM to Tahlequah: still to run

Point Defiance/Tacoma ferry terminal FAQ