Lummi Island ferry vehicle volumes grew in 2025 but dipped during 4Q25

LUMMI ISLAND, Wash. — According to quarterly ferry rider data released by Whatcom County, total annual volumes over the last 5 years is mixed with a notable decline in late-year activity following a rate increase.

The most recent quarter (Q425) saw a significant drop in ridership compared to the same period in 2024.

	2024	2025	Difference
Passengers	41,114	38,956	🔴 -5.2%
Vehicles	25,605	27,979	🔴 -8.5%

While vehicle traffic rebounded slightly (+1.5%), passenger numbers continued a slow decline (-0.7%) for the third consecutive year.

Year	Total Trips	YoY Change	Total Passengers	YoY Change	Total Vehicles	YoY Change
2025	11,739	🔴 -0.4%	176,265	🔴 -0.7%	113,671	🟢 +1.5%
2024	11,790	🔴 -0.4%	177,498	🔴 -0.4%	112,029	🔴 -2.2%
2023	11,834	🟢 +0.2%	178,164	🔴 -2.9%	114,532	🔴 -3.0%
2022	11,811	🟢 +0.7%	183,392	🟢 +2.4%	118,022	🟢 +4.2%
2021	11,726	🟢 +4.1%	179,160	🟢 +18.9%	113,238	🟢 +13.4%
2020	11,269	🔴 -10.6%	150,686	🔴 -24.5%	99,816	🔴 -19.1%

Data collected from Gooseberry Point to Lummi Island runs only.

Ferry fares were increased in August. Selected rate changes shown below.

Fare	Prior Rate	Rate as of 8/23/25	Change
Pedestrian	$8.00	$10.00	🟢 +25.0%
Bicycle and rider	$8.00	$13.00	🟢 +62.5%
Motorcycle and rider	$9.00	$14.00	🟢 +55.6%
Vehicle and driver (<11,000lbs)	$14.00	$24.00	🟢 +71.4%
Vehicle passenger	$8.00	$10.00	🟢 +25.0%