The Buena Vista Ferry connects Marion County and Polk County across the Willamette River in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located a few miles south of Independence, near the community of Buena Vista. The river is approximately 720 feet (220 m) wide at the crossing. The cable ferry has a capacity of six vehicles.West Coast Ferries Forum: Buena Vista (Oregon) ferry retired, new boat comin
The ferry is open 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days a week.
Buena Vista Ferry is electrically powered with three-phase AC with a frequency of 60 Hertz and a voltage of 480 volts. The power is delivered by a three-conductor overhead wire .
History In 2011, the ferry was replaced with a new one paid for in part by federal stimulus funds. The new vessel allows the ferry to operate year-round; formerly it only ran from April to October.
See also
Canby Ferry and Wheatland Ferry are the state's other two ferries across the Willamette River.
Historic ferries in Oregon
References
External links Buena Vista Ferry information from Marion County Historic photos of Buena Vista Ferry from Salem Public Library