US Ferry Highways, Puget Sound, Islands & Great Lakes
The United States hosts the largest ferry fleet in North America with Washington State Ferries across Puget Sound, iconic urban passenger ferries like Staten Island, the historic coal-fired SS Badger car ferry spanning Lake Michigan, and international high-speed catamarans to Canada.
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United States Maritime Crossings Map
Interactive sea routes, island lifelines, and river/lake car ferries across United States.
Island & Coastal Lifeline Crossings
Offshore archipelago connections and scenic coastal routes
Seattle → Bainbridge Island
Seattle Colman Dock (Pier 52) to Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal
The crown jewel of Washington State Ferries, North America’s largest ferry system. Glides across Puget Sound with unmatched views of the Seattle skyline, Mount Rainier, and the Olympic Mountains.
Rivers, Estuaries & Lakes
Essential vehicular shortcuts, cable ferries, and scenic inland water passages
Ludington → Manitowoc
Ludington Car Ferry Port (Michigan) to Manitowoc Ferry Dock (Wisconsin)
The last operational coal-fired passenger steamship in the United States and designated National Historic Landmark. Crosses Lake Michigan directly between Michigan and Wisconsin, saving hundreds of miles of highway driving around Chicago.
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