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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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Following are the toll bridges in Washignton:
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">System:</strong> Good To Go! electronic toll collection + Pay-by-Mail ($2 more per trip without tag)<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Coverage:</strong> 5 toll facilities — SR 520 Bridge, SR 99 Tunnel, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, I-405 Express Lanes, SR 167 HOT 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! RFID transponders, license plate recognition, dynamic pricing<br>
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<strong style="font-weight: bold;">Operator:</strong> Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
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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;">No — but you'll pay $2 more per trip without one. Washington operates 5 all-electronic toll facilities with Good To Go! providing the lowest rates and fastest passage. All facilities are cashless.</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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<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 pay Pay-by-Mail rates — $2.00 higher per trip than the Good To Go! rate at SR 520, SR 99, and Tacoma Narrows. For daily commuters, this adds up to $500+ per year. HOV 2+ with Good To Go! rides I-405 and SR 167 Express Lanes free.</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;">2026 Update:</strong> E-ZPass is not accepted in Washington — Good To Go! is the only accepted transponder system. Washington state joined E-ZPass as an accepted tag in Florida and Minnesota (those states now accept Good To Go!) but Washington itself still uses only the Good To Go! system domestically. Motorcycles ride all Washington toll facilities free regardless of payment method.</p>
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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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== 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 style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$1.25–$5.50 (dynamic; peak higher)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Motorcycles free; no HOV discount on SR 520</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$1.25–$2.25 (dynamic)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Good To Go! rate + $2.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Motorcycles free; no HOV discount on SR 99</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$7.00 (2-axle Good To Go!)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$9.00 (Pay-by-Mail)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Motorcycles free; no HOV discount</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">$0.75–$10.00 (dynamic)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;">Good To Go! rate + $2.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #ffffff;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">HOV 2+ free with Good To Go!</strong>; motorcycles free</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">$0.50–$9.00 (dynamic)</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;">Good To Go! rate + $2.00</td>
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<td style="padding: 12px; outline: 1px solid #dee2e6; background: #f5f7fa;"><strong style="font-weight: bold;">HOV 2+ free with Good To Go!</strong>; motorcycles free</td>
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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;">To calculate toll costs for cars, trucks, motorcycles and all vehicle types across Washington toll facilities, use the TollGuru Washington toll calculator:</p>
  
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<li>$10 initial setup fee (applied to account balance); $15 minimum balance required</li>
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<li>Available online at mygoodtogo.com or at participating retail locations</li>
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<li>Works on all 5 Washington toll facilities; $2 cheaper per trip versus Pay-by-Mail</li>
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<li>Required for HOV-free travel on I-405 and SR 167 (2+ occupants)</li>
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== How to pay missed toll in Washington ==
 
  
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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>Connects Seattle (I-5) to Bellevue and the Eastside via Lake Washington</li>
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<li>Dynamic pricing from $1.25 to $5.50 depending on time of day; highest during weekday peak hours</li>
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<li>Twin suspension bridges spanning Puget Sound; connects Tacoma to Gig Harbor (Kitsap Peninsula)</li>
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<li>Fixed rate: $7.00 Good To Go! / $9.00 Pay-by-Mail for 2-axle vehicles; higher for multi-axle trucks</li>
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<li>Managed express lanes on the primary Eastside north-south corridor; dynamic pricing $0.75–$10.00</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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<p style="font-size: 16px; color: #202122; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 1.6; margin: 8px 0;">No. Washington uses only its own Good To Go! system. E-ZPass transponders from any other state are not accepted on Washington toll facilities. Get a Good To Go! pass at mygoodtogo.com before your trip.</p>
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A Good To Go! Pass, like [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/ez-pass-ny-toll-tag E-ZPass] on the east coast, is a tag transponder you put in your vehicle to pay tolls electronically. It is a prepaid toll payment system that works across the state of Washington. Read [https://tollguru.com/toll-wiki/good-to-go-pass details of  Good to Go! Pass] working, installation, costs and more.  
 
  
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Washington Toll Bridges and Tunnels Complete Guide

System: Good To Go! electronic toll collection + Pay-by-Mail ($2 more per trip without tag)
Coverage: 5 toll facilities — SR 520 Bridge, SR 99 Tunnel, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, I-405 Express Lanes, SR 167 HOT Lanes
Currency: US Dollar (USD)
Technology: Good To Go! RFID transponders, license plate recognition, dynamic pricing
Operator: Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

Do I Need Good To Go! for Washington? 2026 Update

No — but you'll pay $2 more per trip without one. Washington operates 5 all-electronic toll facilities with Good To Go! providing the lowest rates and fastest passage. All facilities are cashless.

Key Reality: Without Good To Go!, you pay Pay-by-Mail rates — $2.00 higher per trip than the Good To Go! rate at SR 520, SR 99, and Tacoma Narrows. For daily commuters, this adds up to $500+ per year. HOV 2+ with Good To Go! rides I-405 and SR 167 Express Lanes free.

2026 Update: E-ZPass is not accepted in Washington — Good To Go! is the only accepted transponder system. Washington state joined E-ZPass as an accepted tag in Florida and Minnesota (those states now accept Good To Go!) but Washington itself still uses only the Good To Go! system domestically. Motorcycles ride all Washington toll facilities free regardless of payment method.

Washington Toll Costs: Current Rates (2026)

Current Toll Rates by Facility (2026)

Facility Good To Go! Rate Pay-by-Mail Rate HOV / Motorcycle
SR 520 Bridge (Seattle to Bellevue) $1.25–$5.50 (dynamic; peak higher) Good To Go! rate + $2.00 Motorcycles free; no HOV discount on SR 520
SR 99 Tunnel (downtown Seattle) $1.25–$2.25 (dynamic) Good To Go! rate + $2.00 Motorcycles free; no HOV discount on SR 99
Tacoma Narrows Bridge $7.00 (2-axle Good To Go!) $9.00 (Pay-by-Mail) Motorcycles free; no HOV discount
I-405 Express Lanes $0.75–$10.00 (dynamic) Good To Go! rate + $2.00 HOV 2+ free with Good To Go!; motorcycles free
SR 167 HOT Lanes (Auburn to Renton) $0.50–$9.00 (dynamic) Good To Go! rate + $2.00 HOV 2+ free with Good To Go!; motorcycles free

SR 520, SR 99, I-405, and SR 167 all use dynamic pricing that adjusts based on traffic demand to maintain free-flowing speeds. Check WSDOT's trip planner or the Good To Go! app for real-time pricing before travel.

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

How to Pay Washington Tolls

1. Good To Go! Transponder (Recommended):

  • $10 initial setup fee (applied to account balance); $15 minimum balance required
  • Available online at mygoodtogo.com or at participating retail locations
  • Works on all 5 Washington toll facilities; $2 cheaper per trip versus Pay-by-Mail
  • Required for HOV-free travel on I-405 and SR 167 (2+ occupants)
  • E-ZPass from other states is not accepted in Washington

2. Pay-by-Mail (License Plate Billing):

  • Automatic license plate recognition; invoice mailed to registered vehicle owner
  • $2.00 per trip surcharge above the Good To Go! rate
  • Pay online at mygoodtogo.com within the invoice deadline to avoid additional fees
  • Out-of-state and rental vehicles are also invoiced via their registered state/company

3. Cash: Not accepted at any Washington toll facility. All facilities are fully cashless.

Washington Toll Facilities (2026)

SR 520 Floating Bridge (Seattle to Bellevue):

  • Connects Seattle (I-5) to Bellevue and the Eastside via Lake Washington
  • Dynamic pricing from $1.25 to $5.50 depending on time of day; highest during weekday peak hours
  • Tolled in the westbound direction only (Seattle-bound); eastbound is free

SR 99 Alaskan Way Tunnel (Downtown Seattle):

  • 2-mile bored tunnel under downtown Seattle, opened February 2019; replaced the Alaskan Way Viaduct
  • Dynamic pricing $1.25–$2.25; no trucks over 14 feet tall permitted

Tacoma Narrows Bridge:

  • Twin suspension bridges spanning Puget Sound; connects Tacoma to Gig Harbor (Kitsap Peninsula)
  • Fixed rate: $7.00 Good To Go! / $9.00 Pay-by-Mail for 2-axle vehicles; higher for multi-axle trucks
  • Tolled westbound only (Gig Harbor direction)

I-405 Express Lanes (Bellevue to Lynnwood/Renton):

  • Managed express lanes on the primary Eastside north-south corridor; dynamic pricing $0.75–$10.00
  • HOV 2+ travels free with Good To Go!; motorcycles always free

SR 167 HOT Lanes (Auburn to Renton):

  • High-Occupancy Toll lanes on SR 167 connecting Auburn to the I-405 Renton junction; dynamic pricing
  • HOV 2+ travels free with Good To Go!; motorcycles always free

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use E-ZPass in Washington?

No. Washington uses only its own Good To Go! system. E-ZPass transponders from any other state are not accepted on Washington toll facilities. Get a Good To Go! pass at mygoodtogo.com before your trip.

Do motorcycles pay tolls in Washington?

No. Motorcycles are toll-free on all Washington toll facilities regardless of whether they have a Good To Go! transponder.

How do carpool discounts work on I-405 and SR 167?

Vehicles with 2+ occupants travel free on I-405 and SR 167 Express Lanes with a Good To Go! transponder. Without a transponder, carpoolers pay Pay-by-Mail rates. There is no HOV discount on SR 520, SR 99, or Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Are there free alternatives to Washington toll facilities?

For SR 520, the I-90 bridge is free but adds 10–30 minutes. For SR 99 tunnel, surface streets through downtown Seattle are free but significantly slower. For Tacoma Narrows, there is no free alternative bridge crossing of Puget Sound in that area.

Washington vs. Neighbouring States (2026)

State System Tag Notes
Washington 5 facilities; all-electronic; dynamic pricing Good To Go! No E-ZPass; motorcycles always free
Oregon 2 Columbia River bridges only BreezeBy Hood River cashless since Apr 2025; I-205 project postponed
Idaho No toll roads N/A Toll-free state

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