The Whatcom County Ferry Division is holding a punch card sale and exchange event today, Wednesday, June 3, at the Lummi Island Ferry Office on the island-side terminal. The event runs from 5:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. and is open to regular ferry riders who need to purchase or exchange multi-ride punch cards.
The Lummi Island Ferry is the only ferry service in Whatcom County, connecting Lummi Island to the mainland at Gooseberry Point, just west of Ferndale, WA. The crossing takes roughly five minutes and is a critical link for the approximately 900 residents who live on the island. For year-round residents and regular commuters, multi-ride punch cards offer a more economical way to make the trip than paying per ride.
During the June 3 event, riders should be aware that when both punch card sales and exchanges are offered at the same time, two separate lines will form: one for purchases and one for exchanges. If only one purser is on duty, sales will be prioritized over exchanges. The county is reminding riders to plan accordingly and arrive with enough time before their intended crossing.
Payment for punch card purchases may be made by personal check, valid U.S. money order, or credit card. Cash is not accepted at this event. Multi-ride punch card exchanges can only be completed in person at scheduled exchange events like this one, so riders with old-format cards to exchange should not miss the window.
The island-side terminal is located at the Lummi Island end of the ferry route. Riders who live on the mainland and are looking to attend should note that ferry capacity and scheduling details are available through the Whatcom County Public Works ferry page. For context on recent ferry activity and potential delays near the Gooseberry Point terminal, delays were reported earlier this week and may still be affecting crossing times.
Ferry punch card events are typically announced a few days in advance through county notifications and are one of the primary ways Lummi Island residents manage their transportation costs. Residents with questions about the event can contact the Ferry Division directly via the county's public information channels.
The June 3 event falls on the same day the ferry has been flagged for minor operational notes this week, so riders are encouraged to check current schedules before making the trip to the terminal. More information is available through the official county announcement.
