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== Washington Toll Bridges  ==
 
  
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The state of Washington has a number of toll bridges and tunnels that help to fund transportation projects and improve traffic flow. There are two main toll payment options: Good To Go! Pass and Pay By Mail.
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Good To Go! electronic toll collection + Pay-by-Mail<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 5 toll facilities including bridges, tunnels, and express lanes<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Currency:</strong> US Dollar (USD)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Technology:</strong> Good To Go! transponders, RFID, license plate recognition<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operators:</strong> Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-washington Calculate Washington Toll]
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No, you don't need Good To Go! to use Washington toll facilities - but you'll save $2 on every trip with one. Washington operates 5 toll facilities with Good To Go! providing the lowest rates and fastest passage through all locations.</p>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">Key Reality:</strong> Without Good To Go!, you'll pay $2 more per trip through Pay-by-Mail billing. For daily commuters, this adds up to $1,000+ annually in unnecessary fees.</p>
  
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Following are the toll bridges in Washignton:
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">2025 Update:</strong> New toll rates took effect March 1, 2025 on I-405 and SR 167 with maximum rates increasing to $15. SR 99 tunnel rates increased July 1, 2025. New I-405 express lanes opening from Bellevue to Renton in summer 2025.</p>
  
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'''The Tacoma Narrows Bridge'''<ref>[https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Tolling/TNBTolling/tnbtollrates.htm The Tacoma Narrows Bridge]</ref> is a pair of twin suspension bridges that span the Tacoma Narrows strait. The bridges connect the city of Tacoma with the Kitsap Peninsula and carry SR-16 over the strait.
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'''SR 520 Bridge'''<ref>[http://wstc.wa.gov/HighwayTolling/SR520Bridge.htm SR 520 Bridge]</ref>, also known as the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge or the Governor Albert D. Rosellini Bridge, carries SR-520 across Lake Washington, connecting Medina with the Montlake/Union Bay district of Seattle.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Washington operates 5 toll facilities with varying rate structures, from fixed-rate bridges to dynamic pricing express lanes.</p>
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== Washington toll tunnel ==
 
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The '''SR 99 Tunnel'''<ref>[https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/tolling/sr-99-tunnel-tolling The SR 99 Tunnel]</ref>located beneath downtown Seattle, serves as a passage for SR 99 traffic.
 
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Toll rates for using the tunnel vary depending on the time of day, with lower rates during the night and weekends. The tolls are collected from vehicles traveling in both directions upon exiting the tunnel. For vehicles lacking a Good to Go! An additional $2 fee is applied to each toll. The accepted payment methods for tolls are Good to Go and Pay By Mail.
 
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Toll rates change based on time of day, with lower toll rates on nights and weekends. Tolls are collected in both directions as you exit the tunnel. Vehicles without a [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/good-to-go-pass Good To Go!] account pay an extra $2 per toll. See detailed toll rates for all the vehicles<ref>[https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/tolling/sr-99-tunnel-toll-rates toll rates for all the vehicles]</ref> for the Washington tunnels.
 
  
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Use '''Washington Toll Calcualtor'''</strong> to calculate tolls and gas costs for all the tolls bridges and tunnels in Washington.
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== I-405 Express Toll Lanes ==
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The I-405 express toll lanes<ref>[https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/roads-bridges/toll-roads-bridges-tunnels/i-405-express-toll-lanes I-405 Express Toll Lanes]</ref> operate from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and are free on weekends and overnight (from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.). Motorcycles and qualifying carpools can use the lanes for free with a Good To Go! Pass.
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<th>Good To Go! Rate</th>
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<td>SR 520 Bridge</td>
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<td>$1.25-$4.30</td>
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<td>$3.25-$6.30</td>
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<td>24/7 both directions</td>
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<td>Tacoma Narrows Bridge</td>
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<td>$3.25-$6.50</td>
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<td>$5.25-$8.50</td>
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<td>24/7 eastbound only</td>
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<td>SR 99 Tunnel</td>
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<td>$1.00-$2.25</td>
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<td>$3.00-$4.25</td>
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<td>24/7 both directions</td>
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<td>I-405 Express Lanes</td>
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<td>$1.00-$15.00</td>
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<td>$3.00-$17.00</td>
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<td>5 AM-8 PM Mon-Fri</td>
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<td>SR 167 HOT Lanes</td>
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<td>$1.00-$15.00</td>
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<td>$3.00-$17.00</td>
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<td>5 AM-8 PM Mon-Sun</td>
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== How are tolls calculated for trucks in Washigton ==
 
  
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Toll rates for trucks in Washington are determined using a classification system that takes into account essential factors such as the number of axles, weight, and distance traveled on the tolled road or bridge. Toll rates for Washington can be calculated using the '''Washington Truck Toll Calculator'''.
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<td>I-405 Express Lanes</td>
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<td>6-8 minutes</td>
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<td>12-25 mph faster</td>
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<td>Free with Good To Go! Flex</td>
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<td>SR 167 HOT Lanes</td>
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<td>6-7 minutes</td>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Washington:</p>
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== How to pay toll in Washington ==
 
  
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You can pay tolls in Washington via Good To Go! Pass tag<ref>[https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/good-to-go-pass Good To Go! Pass tag]</ref>, Pay-By-Mail video toll system or with cash.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">1. Good To Go! Electronic System:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Good To Go! Pass:</strong> Standard transponder for all facilities</li>
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<li><strong>Good To Go! Flex Pass:</strong> Switchable for carpool discounts ($15 one-time fee)</li>
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<li><strong>Pay By Plate:</strong> License plate account (25¢ additional fee per trip)</li>
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<li><strong>Mobile App:</strong> Account management via MyGoodToGo.com</li>
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However, not all toll payment methods are accepetd at all Washington toll bridges. Following is the summary:
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<li>License plate photography and mailed invoices</li>
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<li>$2 higher rate than Good To Go! on all facilities</li>
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<li>Payment required within 30 days of invoice</li>
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<li>Available on all Washington toll facilities</li>
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=== Good To Go! Tag payment ===
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<li>SR 520 /Albert D. Rosellini Bridge/ Evergreen Point Floating Bridge</li>
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<li>Not accepted at any Washington toll facility</li>
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<li>All facilities use electronic tolling only</li>
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<li>No toll booths or cash collection points</li>
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=== Pay By Plate payment ===
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Washington toll facilities, use TollGuru Washington toll calculator</p>
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<ul><li>Accepted only at SR 99 Tunnel</li></ul>
 
  
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<ul><li>Accepted only at Tacoma Narrows Bridge</li></ul>
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[https://tollguru.com/toll-calculator-washington Calculate Your Washington Toll Cost]
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<li>March 1, 2025: New toll rates with maximum increased from $10 to $15</li>
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<li>Extended operating hours from 7 PM to 8 PM weekdays</li>
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<li>New carpool policy: 3+ people required during peak hours (5-9 AM, 3-6 PM)</li>
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<li>Summer 2025: New I-405 express lanes opening from Bellevue to Renton</li>
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If you do not have an electronic toll account, such as a Good To Go! account and you do not pay a toll with cash then '''you will be sent a toll bill by the Washington State Department of Transportation'''. The bill will include any administrative or camera fees associated with the toll.
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<li>July 1, 2025: Toll rates increased 5¢ off-peak, 10¢ evening peak</li>
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<li>Continued revenue generation for $200M construction cost recovery</li>
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<li>Enhanced electronic toll collection system upgrades</li>
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<li>I-5 Bridge replacement project: Tolling expected to begin Spring 2026</li>
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<li>Continued expansion of express toll lane network</li>
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<li>Low-income discount program under legislative consideration</li>
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You can still save money with a Good To Go! account<ref>[https://wsdot.wa.gov/GoodToGo/FormsAccountFees.htm Good To Go! account ]</ref>even after you get a bill in the mail. You’ll save $1.75 per toll.
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=== How to pay a toll bill in Washington ===
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<li>Connects Seattle to Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond</li>
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<li>World's longest floating bridge at 7,710 feet</li>
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<li>Tolls collected both directions, 24/7 operation</li>
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<li>Time-of-day pricing: $1.25-$4.30 with Good To Go!</li>
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<li>Twin suspension bridges connecting Tacoma to Kitsap Peninsula</li>
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<li>Carries SR 16 over Tacoma Narrows strait</li>
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<li>Tolls collected eastbound only (toward Tacoma)</li>
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<li>Time-of-day pricing: $3.25-$6.50 with Good To Go!</li>
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<ul><li>'''Online''' at MyGoodToGo.com<ref>[https://mygoodtogo.com/ MyGoodToGo.com ]</ref>(must have the notice number to pay online)</li><li>'''By phone''': [tel:1-866-936-8246 1-866-936-8246]</li><li>'''By mail''': <em>Good To Go!</em>, P.O. Box 300326, Seattle, WA 98103 (checks only)</li><li>'''In-person''': at our walk-in customer service center<ref>[https://wsdot.wa.gov/GoodToGo/contacts.htm walk-in customer service center]</ref></li></ul>
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<li>2-mile tunnel beneath downtown Seattle</li>
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<li>Replacement for Alaskan Way Viaduct</li>
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<li>Tolls collected both directions upon tunnel exit</li>
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<li>Time-of-day pricing: $1.00-$2.25 with Good To Go!</li>
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== What is Good To Go ==
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<li>Currently: Lynnwood to Bellevue (17 miles)</li>
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<li>Summer 2025: Extending to Renton (additional 10 miles)</li>
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<li>Dynamic pricing: $1.00-$15.00 based on traffic conditions</li>
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If tolls in Washington are left unpaid for more than 80 days, a Notice of Civil Penalty (NOCP) is issued, resulting in a $40 penalty for each outstanding toll transaction. Failure to respond to the NOCP may lead to a hold being placed on the vehicle's registration.
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<li>9-mile stretch from Renton to Auburn</li>
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<li>First HOT lanes in Washington (opened 2008)</li>
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<li>Dynamic pricing: $1.00-$15.00 based on traffic conditions</li>
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== Paying toll bill by check or bill pay eBanking services ==
 
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<li>Include the Customer ID number from your Statement or Notice of Civil Penalty. Each statement or notice has a unique Customer ID number, which may have been updated since your last bill.</li></ul>
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<li>Annual Good To Go! savings: $500-$1,500 for regular users</li>
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<li>I-90 Bridge (free alternative to SR 520)</li>
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<li>General purpose lanes on I-405 and SR 167</li>
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<li>Surface streets (significantly slower)</li>
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<li>Morning rush: 5-9 AM (higher rates on all facilities)</li>
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<li>Evening rush: 3-6 PM (highest rates, 3+ carpool requirement)</li>
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<li>Overnight rates: Lowest on bridges, express lanes free</li>
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Unpaid tolls result in civil penalties: $5 fee after 30 days, $10 after 60 days, and $25 after 90 days. Continued non-payment can result in registration holds preventing vehicle renewal.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes, motorcycles pay the same tolls as cars on all Washington facilities. There are no motorcycle discounts on bridges, tunnels, or express lanes.</p>
  
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Carpools (2+ people) travel free on I-405 and SR 167 express lanes with Good To Go! Flex Pass. During peak hours (5-9 AM, 3-6 PM), 3+ people are required for free travel. Carpools pay regular tolls on bridges and tunnels.</p>
  
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Calculate routes, tolls and fuel costs for your travel by car, truck, taxi, bus, caravans (with or without a trailer) in Washington and other states of the US using '''TollGuru Trip Calculator'''- for free! It also shows the cheapest, fastest and other optimal routes to your destination along with toll plaza(s) location enroute, payment methods and more.
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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">Yes: I-90 Bridge is free (alternative to SR 520), general purpose lanes on I-405/SR 167 are free, and there are no tolls on I-5, I-405 (outside express lanes), or most other Washington highways.</p>
  
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<td>Good To Go! electronic</td>
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<td>$1.00-$15.00</td>
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<li>[[sr-520-bridge-toll|SR 520 Bridge Toll]] - Lake Washington crossing details</li>
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<li>[[tacoma-narrows-bridge-toll|Tacoma Narrows Bridge Toll]] - Puget Sound crossing information</li>
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<li>[[i-405-express-lanes|I-405 Express Lanes]] - Eastside corridor express tolling</li>
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<li>[[sr-167-hot-lanes|SR 167 HOT Lanes]] - South King County express lanes</li>
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<li>Good To Go! Customer Service: 1-866-936-8246</li>
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<li>Washington State Transportation Commission: (360) 705-7070</li>
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<li>MyGoodToGo.com: Online account management</li>
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* [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/us-toll US state tolls and toll passes]
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Washington Toll Bridges & Tunnels Complete Guide

System: Good To Go! electronic toll collection + Pay-by-Mail
Coverage: 5 toll facilities including bridges, tunnels, and express lanes
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Technology: Good To Go! transponders, RFID, license plate recognition
Operators: Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

Do I Need Good To Go! for Washington? 2025 Update

No, you don't need Good To Go! to use Washington toll facilities - but you'll save $2 on every trip with one. Washington operates 5 toll facilities with Good To Go! providing the lowest rates and fastest passage through all locations.

Key Reality: Without Good To Go!, you'll pay $2 more per trip through Pay-by-Mail billing. For daily commuters, this adds up to $1,000+ annually in unnecessary fees.

2025 Update: New toll rates took effect March 1, 2025 on I-405 and SR 167 with maximum rates increasing to $15. SR 99 tunnel rates increased July 1, 2025. New I-405 express lanes opening from Bellevue to Renton in summer 2025.

Washington Toll Costs: Current Rates

Washington operates 5 toll facilities with varying rate structures, from fixed-rate bridges to dynamic pricing express lanes.

Current Toll Rates by Facility (2025)

<thead> </thead> <tbody> </tbody>
Facility Good To Go! Rate Pay-by-Mail Rate Operating Hours
SR 520 Bridge $1.25-$4.30 $3.25-$6.30 24/7 both directions
Tacoma Narrows Bridge $3.25-$6.50 $5.25-$8.50 24/7 eastbound only
SR 99 Tunnel $1.00-$2.25 $3.00-$4.25 24/7 both directions
I-405 Express Lanes $1.00-$15.00 $3.00-$17.00 5 AM-8 PM Mon-Fri
SR 167 HOT Lanes $1.00-$15.00 $3.00-$17.00 5 AM-8 PM Mon-Sun

Express Lane Benefits (2025)

<thead> </thead> <tbody> </tbody>
Facility Average Time Savings Speed Advantage Carpools (2+ People)
I-405 Express Lanes 6-8 minutes 12-25 mph faster Free with Good To Go! Flex
SR 167 HOT Lanes 6-7 minutes 12-15 mph faster Free with Good To Go! Flex

How to Pay Washington Tolls

You can use the following toll payment methods to pay tolls in Washington:

1. Good To Go! Electronic System:

  • Good To Go! Pass: Standard transponder for all facilities
  • Good To Go! Flex Pass: Switchable for carpool discounts ($15 one-time fee)
  • Pay By Plate: License plate account (25¢ additional fee per trip)
  • Mobile App: Account management via MyGoodToGo.com

2. Pay-by-Mail System:

  • License plate photography and mailed invoices
  • $2 higher rate than Good To Go! on all facilities
  • Payment required within 30 days of invoice
  • Available on all Washington toll facilities

3. Cash Payment:

  • Not accepted at any Washington toll facility
  • All facilities use electronic tolling only
  • No toll booths or cash collection points

To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Washington toll facilities, use TollGuru Washington toll calculator

Recent Changes (2025)

I-405 & SR 167 Express Lane Updates:

  • March 1, 2025: New toll rates with maximum increased from $10 to $15
  • Extended operating hours from 7 PM to 8 PM weekdays
  • New carpool policy: 3+ people required during peak hours (5-9 AM, 3-6 PM)
  • Summer 2025: New I-405 express lanes opening from Bellevue to Renton

SR 99 Tunnel Rate Changes:

  • July 1, 2025: Toll rates increased 5¢ off-peak, 10¢ evening peak
  • Continued revenue generation for $200M construction cost recovery
  • Enhanced electronic toll collection system upgrades

Future Developments:

  • I-5 Bridge replacement project: Tolling expected to begin Spring 2026
  • Continued expansion of express toll lane network
  • Low-income discount program under legislative consideration

Washington Toll Facilities

SR 520 Bridge (Evergreen Point) - Lake Washington Crossing:

  • Connects Seattle to Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond
  • World's longest floating bridge at 7,710 feet
  • Tolls collected both directions, 24/7 operation
  • Time-of-day pricing: $1.25-$4.30 with Good To Go!

Tacoma Narrows Bridge - Puget Sound Gateway:

  • Twin suspension bridges connecting Tacoma to Kitsap Peninsula
  • Carries SR 16 over Tacoma Narrows strait
  • Tolls collected eastbound only (toward Tacoma)
  • Time-of-day pricing: $3.25-$6.50 with Good To Go!

SR 99 Tunnel - Downtown Seattle Bypass:

  • 2-mile tunnel beneath downtown Seattle
  • Replacement for Alaskan Way Viaduct
  • Tolls collected both directions upon tunnel exit
  • Time-of-day pricing: $1.00-$2.25 with Good To Go!

I-405 Express Toll Lanes - Eastside Corridor:

  • Currently: Lynnwood to Bellevue (17 miles)
  • Summer 2025: Extending to Renton (additional 10 miles)
  • Dynamic pricing: $1.00-$15.00 based on traffic conditions
  • Operating hours: 5 AM-8 PM Monday-Friday

SR 167 HOT Lanes - South King County:

  • 9-mile stretch from Renton to Auburn
  • First HOT lanes in Washington (opened 2008)
  • Dynamic pricing: $1.00-$15.00 based on traffic conditions
  • Operating hours: 5 AM-8 PM Monday-Sunday

Planning Your Journey

Cost Considerations:

  • Daily Seattle-Eastside commute: $5-15 with Good To Go!
  • Cross-Sound travel (Tacoma): $3.25-$6.50 per trip
  • Express lane time savings: 6-8 minutes average
  • Annual Good To Go! savings: $500-$1,500 for regular users

Toll-Free Alternatives:

  • I-90 Bridge (free alternative to SR 520)
  • General purpose lanes on I-405 and SR 167
  • Surface streets (significantly slower)
  • Public transit using express lanes (toll-free)

Peak Travel Times:

  • Morning rush: 5-9 AM (higher rates on all facilities)
  • Evening rush: 3-6 PM (highest rates, 3+ carpool requirement)
  • Weekend rates: Lower on bridges, express lanes free
  • Overnight rates: Lowest on bridges, express lanes free

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use E-ZPass in Washington?

No, E-ZPass is not accepted in Washington. You must use Good To Go! accounts and passes for the lowest toll rates on all Washington facilities.

What happens if I don't pay Washington tolls?

Unpaid tolls result in civil penalties: $5 fee after 30 days, $10 after 60 days, and $25 after 90 days. Continued non-payment can result in registration holds preventing vehicle renewal.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Washington?

Yes, motorcycles pay the same tolls as cars on all Washington facilities. There are no motorcycle discounts on bridges, tunnels, or express lanes.

How do carpool discounts work?

Carpools (2+ people) travel free on I-405 and SR 167 express lanes with Good To Go! Flex Pass. During peak hours (5-9 AM, 3-6 PM), 3+ people are required for free travel. Carpools pay regular tolls on bridges and tunnels.

Are there any free alternatives to toll facilities?

Yes: I-90 Bridge is free (alternative to SR 520), general purpose lanes on I-405/SR 167 are free, and there are no tolls on I-5, I-405 (outside express lanes), or most other Washington highways.

Washington vs. Neighboring States

<thead> </thead> <tbody> </tbody>
State/Province System Type Typical Cost Coverage
Washington Good To Go! electronic $1.00-$15.00 5 facilities
Canada Electronic + Cash $1.00-$8.00 CAD Select bridges/highways
United States E-ZPass + state systems $0.05-$0.50 per mile 17 toll states

Useful Links & Resources

Internal Navigation:

Official Agencies:

  • WSDOT Customer Service: 1-866-936-8246
  • Good To Go! Customer Service: 1-866-936-8246
  • Washington State Transportation Commission: (360) 705-7070
  • MyGoodToGo.com: Online account management

Emergency Contacts:

  • Washington State Patrol: 911 or *WSP (*977)
  • WSDOT Traffic Operations: 511 or (206) 368-4499
  • Bridge Emergency: 911
  • Tunnel Emergency: 911
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