Fans heading to the Seahawks NFC Championship game can advance across Puget Sound faster by leaving early and pre-purchasing return-trip tickets.

On Jan. 18, the 144-vehicle/2000-passenger vessel Kaleetan is scheduled to depart Bremerton at 6:20 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. The 124-vehicle/1200-passenger vessel Cathlamet is scheduled to depart Bremerton at 7:20 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Kickoff is at 12:05 p.m. Return trips from Seattle are available throughout the afternoon and evening.

Link: Bremerton schedule.

Link: Online tickets.