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How to Drive on Toll Roads in Washington State

As you plan to visit the Evergreen State, we know toll roads can be stressful for travelers. Fortunately, our guide to Washington State tolls includes the information necessary to handle them with ease. 

And with convenient Budget locations throughout Washington State, we’ll make your travel experience as smooth as possible.

Budget E-Toll Services

Budget e-Toll is the perfect solution for anyone traveling through tolls in Washington State. With our standard e-Toll service, you'll only pay $6.95 per day in addition to toll charges. 

If your trip will be longer, our e-Toll Unlimited service may be your best option. It covers every toll you drive through for a flat fee. Each location has a daily toll rate and a weekly maximum charge that you can see when booking.

Both Budget e-Toll services give you a convenient and cost-effective way to get around without worrying about Washington State tolls.

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How Tolls Work in Washington State

Washington State tolls are primarily found on bridges, tunnels, and express lanes in the Seattle metropolitan area. All toll roads can be collected electronically through the city’s “Good To Go!” system or their “Pay By Mail” option. 

Additionally, some toll roads allow toll booth payments. Rates vary by toll road, with some roads charging a variable rate based on current traffic conditions or the time of day, with higher rates for peak travel times. (Source)

 

Must-Know Tollways in Washington State

I-405

  • Length: 30 miles (48 km)

  • Speed Limit: 60 mph (Source)

  • Major City Served: Seattle

I-405 serves as a crucial bypass of I-5, running through many of the eastern suburbs of the Seattle metropolitan area, including Kirkland, Bellevue, and Lynnwood. This Washington State toll road is known for its heavy traffic (especially during peak hours), but tolls on specific sections of I-405 allow drivers to pay for a faster journey during these congested periods. 

Unlike some tolls in Washington State where cash is an option, I-405’s express toll lanes require an electronic payment method. (Source)

 

SR 167

  • Length: 28 miles (45 km)

  • Speed Limit: 50 mph

  • Major City Served: Seattle

SR-167 extends from Renton in the north to Puyallup in the south and plays a vital role in connecting the southern suburbs with the Seattle metropolitan area. The highway features high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes, where travelers have the option to pay an electronic toll for a faster trip. 

Additionally, carpools with at least two or more people can travel on the HOT lane for free. (Source)

*SR 167 HOV lanes are not covered by e-Toll Unlimited.

 

SR 520 Bridge

  • Length: 12.8 miles (20.63 km)

  • Speed Limit: Speed limits vary based on time of day, with a top limit on the bridge at 50 mph. (Source)

  • Major City Served: Seattle

The SR 520 Bridge connects Seattle with eastern suburbs, including Redmond and Bellevue. Like many tolls in Seattle, SR 520 Bridge tolls are collected electronically, and there aren’t any cash or card options. 

Toll rates vary based on day and time, with higher tolls during peak travel times. (Source)

 

SR 99 Tunnel

  • Length: 1.7 miles (2.7 km)

  • Speed Limit: 45 mph

  • Major City Served: Seattle

The SR 99 Tunnel is a double-decker tunnel running beneath downtown Seattle. It offers a faster north-south route through the city, replacing the damaged and aging Alaskan Way Viaduct. 

Tolls vary by day and time of day, with higher rates during peak travel times. (Source)

 

Tacoma Narrows Bridge (SR 16)

  • Length: 1 mile (1.6 km)

  • Speed Limit: 55 mph (Source)

  • Major City Served: Tacoma

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge connects the city of Tacoma to the Kitsap Peninsula and is essential for travel between Tacoma and communities like Gig Harbor and Artondale. Despite only spanning a mile, many commuters find this bridge to be particularly useful. 

Tolls are only charged when traveling into Tacoma, and unlike several other Washington State tolls, the bridge includes cash and card booth options. (Source)

*Toll rates, road distances, and speed limits subject to change.

FAQs about Toll Roads in Washington State

No, E-ZPass does not work in Washington State. (Source)

Budget e-Toll is the easiest way to pay for tolls in Seattle in a rental car. Alternatively, some Washington State toll roads have toll booths that allow you to pay with cash or card.

*Toll road information provided on this page is current as of June 2024. Toll road information is subject to change without notice.