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Benefits of Joining a Vanpool 

  • Priority on Washington State Ferries: Vanpools have access to HOV Lanes and the Fast Lane for Washington State Ferries
  • Time savings: By joining a vanpool your friends will envy the extra time you get to relax, read, or get work done.
  • Guaranteed Ride Home: If an emergency arises while you're at work, our Kitsap Transit vanpoolers qualify for a Guaranteed Ride Home. Click here to learn more about our Guaranteed Ride Home program
  • One monthly fare: When you vanpool, your monthly fare is all-inclusive and covers all costs to ride. 
  • Your employer may cover your cost: Your employer may subsidize the cost of your vanpool. Check with your HR department or Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC) for more information.
  • Help the environment: Vanpooling helps generate lower emissions and traffic congestion versus driving alone. Our furry and not-so-furry friends really appreciate it.  

Getting Started 

Take test rides for FREE to see if vanpool might fit your needs! Click on the button below to request details.

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Many vanpools run within Kitsap County, while some travel outside Kitsap County to Seattle, Everett or Kent! Click on the button below to see the list of vanpools seeking new riders.

Click Here for Open Vanpools (orange button)

If you need assistance, call us today at 360.478.5858

 Frequently Asked Questions

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How much does Vanpool cost?

Many factors determine your individual monthly vanpool cost, such as the number of days you commute, trip mileage and the number of people in your Vanpool.

For more information about monthly vanpool rates, click here.

Check out our Commute Cost Calculator to see how much you can save when you don't drive alone.

Check with your HR department or Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC) to see if your employer covers vanpool as a transportation benefit. If you work for the Department of Navy, employees may qualify for the Transportation Incentive Program (TIP). Click here to learn more about TIP


Vanpool rider since March 2022

"It was one of the easiest things I’ve ever done, signing up for (the vanpool program)...
On top of it all, if you get lucky enough, your employer may have an incentive program where they pay, in my case 75% of (the vanpool fee), so it's dirt cheap to take the vanpool."

Dilan Rieder 


START A VANPOOL

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RIDERS TOOLS

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It only takes three people
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For existing Vanpools

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PAY YOUR FARE

VANPOOL REWARDS

VANPOOL BOOKKEEPERS

PARK & RIDES

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Easy ways to pay your fare

Other Vanpool benefits

For existing Vanpools

Take advantage of free parking

Enter complete home and work addresses below for the most accurate list results. Visit RideshareOnline.com to create and view custom trip lists with additional search filters, personal trip calendar, and available rewards.

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60 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Bremerton, WA 98337 Visit our office Phone: (360) 373-2877 or 1-800-501-RIDE