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Port Angeles → Victoria (BC)

The historic MV Coho car ferry across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Washington’s Olympic Peninsula to Victoria’s Inner Harbour. It is the most direct vehicle route between Olympic National Park and Vancouver Island.

⏱ 1h 30m🚢 1 operator📅 Two to four round trips daily depending on season🚗 Vehicles accepted🐕 Pet friendly
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Port Angeles to Victoria (BC) ferry at a glance

The ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria (BC) takes 1h 30m across the Strait of Juan de Fuca, operated by Black Ball Ferry Line. Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: two to four round trips daily depending on season.

Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-03.

Sources: cohoferry.com · How we verify

Return crossing: Victoria (BC) to Port Angeles

Black Ball Ferry Line also sails Victoria (BC) to Port Angeles, taking 1h 30m. From Victoria: 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM from 2 to 12 October 2026, then 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 31 October and through the winter schedule. The 10:30 AM from Victoria arrives in Port Angeles around 12:00 PM.

Port Angeles to Victoria (BC) ferry timetable & sailing pattern

Black Ball’s MV Coho crosses in 1 hour 30 minutes. From Port Angeles: 3 sailings a day (8:20 AM, 12:45 PM, 5:15 PM) from 2 to 12 October 2026, then 2 a day (8:20 AM and 2:00 PM) to 31 October and 2 a day (8:20 AM and 1:45 PM) from 1 November 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Out of service for annual maintenance from 4 January to 3 February 2027.

Published departure times

  • 8:20 AM
  • 12:45 PM
  • 5:15 PM

Return: From Victoria: 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM from 2 to 12 October 2026, then 10:30 AM and 4:00 PM to 31 October and through the winter schedule. The 10:30 AM from Victoria arrives in Port Angeles around 12:00 PM.

Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.

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Source: Black Ball Ferry Line (Coho) schedule. Verified 2026-10-03.

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Interactive sea passage between Port Angeles and Victoria (BC)

📐 23 Nautical Miles
Port Angeles⇄Victoria (BC)
⏱ 1h 30m · 📐 23 nm
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Operators on This Route

OperatorCrossing TimeVessels
Black Ball Ferry Line1h 30mMV Coho

Route Features

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Vehicles

Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted

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Foot Passengers

Walk-on passengers welcome

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Pets

Pets allowed with valid documents

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Distance

23 nautical miles

Getting There & Onward Transport

  • Port Angeles terminal is downtown, near the Olympic National Park visitor routes (US-101)
  • Victoria Inner Harbour is walking distance from downtown Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Coho ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria?
1 hour 30 minutes: the 8:20 AM from Port Angeles arrives in Victoria at 9:50 AM.
Does the Coho ferry run in January?
Not for the whole month: the Coho is out of service for annual maintenance from 4 January to 3 February 2027.
How often does the Port Angeles to Victoria (BC) ferry sail?
Black Ball’s MV Coho crosses in 1 hour 30 minutes. From Port Angeles: 3 sailings a day (8:20 AM, 12:45 PM, 5:15 PM) from 2 to 12 October 2026, then 2 a day (8:20 AM and 2:00 PM) to 31 October and 2 a day (8:20 AM and 1:45 PM) from 1 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Out of service for annual maintenance from 4 January to 3 February 2027. This is the pattern published in the Black Ball Ferry Line (Coho) schedule (checked 2026-10-03); confirm exact departure times on the official timetable before you travel.
Which ferry companies sail from Port Angeles to Victoria (BC)?
Black Ball Ferry Line operates this route. Compare sailing times and ticket types before booking, as they often differ between operators.
Can I take my car on the Port Angeles to Victoria (BC) ferry?
Yes. Vehicles are carried on this route. Book vehicle space in advance for peak dates, and check the operator’s height, length and trailer limits for campervans and larger vehicles.
Can I take the Port Angeles to Victoria (BC) ferry as a foot passenger?
Yes. Foot passengers can travel on this route. Allow time to reach the passenger terminal and check the operator’s check-in closing time.
Are dogs and pets allowed on the Port Angeles to Victoria (BC) ferry?
Pets are accepted on this route, subject to the operator’s rules (for example staying in the vehicle, kennels or pet-friendly cabins). International crossings also require the correct pet travel documents.
How far is Port Angeles from Victoria (BC) by ferry?
The sea crossing is about 23 nautical miles (roughly 43 km).