From baseball to soccer, from concerts to parades, this will be a spring and summer full of activities. From Vashon to West Seattle, the King County Water Taxi is ready to help get you there!
The Water Taxi summer sailing schedule begins Saturday, April 12, and will run through Friday, October 10.
Midday service to Vashon Island, which began last July, will continue, allowing riders to enjoy summer day trips to the island.
Treat yourself!
Enjoy a 15-minute ride to West Seattle or a 22-minute sail from Vashon and take in the panoramic views of the Seattle city skyline and Mount Rainier on your way. Walk along Alki Beach or the downtown waterfront. Enjoy a day bike ride around Vashon and get home for dinner.
West Seattle Service
The seven-day-a-week service will run Monday through Thursday from approximately 6 a.m. weekdays (8:30 a.m. weekends) to 7 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, enjoy being out later with the return of late-night sailings through 11 p.m. Weekday sailings will leave the dock every 35 minutes during peak commute hours and every hour during the mid-day, and on weekends.
Monday-Friday (* Friday late sailings)
| Depart Pier 50 to West Seattle | Depart West Seattle to Pier 50 |
| 5:55 a.m. | 6:15 a.m. |
| 6:30 a.m. | 6:50 a.m. |
| 7:05 a.m. | 7:25 a.m. |
| 7:40 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. |
| 8:15 a.m. | 8:35 a.m. |
| 8:50 a.m. | 9:10 a.m. |
| 10:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| 11:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| 12:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| 1:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| 2:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| 3:25 p.m. | 3:45 p.m. |
| 4:05 p.m. | 4:25 p.m. |
| 4:45 p.m. | 5:05 p.m. |
| 5:25 p.m. | 5:45 p.m. |
| 6:05 p.m. | 6:25 p.m. |
| 6:45 p.m. | 7:05 p.m. |
| *7:30 p.m. | *8:00 p.m. |
| *8:30 p.m. | *9:00 p.m. |
| *9:30 p.m. | *10:00 p.m. |
| *10:45 p.m. | *11:00 p.m. |
Saturday/Sunday (*Saturday late sailings)
| Depart Pier 50 to West Seattle | Depart West Seattle to Pier 50 |
| 8:30 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
| 9:30 a.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| 10:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. |
| 11:30 am | 12:00 p.m. |
| 12:30 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| 1:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| 2:30 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
| 3:30 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| 4:30 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. |
| 5:30 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
| 6:30 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. |
| *7:30 p.m. | *8:00 p.m. |
| *8:30 p.m. | *9:00 p.m. |
| *9:30 p.m. | *10:00 p.m. |
| *10:45 p.m. | *11:00 p.m. |
Ride free to and from the Water Taxi. Whether you live in West Seattle or are coming across Elliott Bay for a day of sun and fun, riders can take the free Metro water taxi shuttles to and from the dock at Seacrest Park, and between other destinations on the route. Route 773 will get you to the businesses and restaurants in the West Seattle junction. Route 775 takes you along Alki and into the Admiral District.
Vashon Service
The four roundtrip, midday sailings that started last July will continue with service Monday through Friday.
The expanded bus service on routes 118 and 119 will continue to support riders:
| Seattle (Pier 50) to Vashon | Vashon Ferry Terminal to Seattle |
| 5:30 a.m. | 6:10 a.m. |
| 6:38 a.m. | 7:10 a.m. |
| 7:40 a.m. | 8:15 a.m. |
| 8:50 a.m. | 9:25 a.m. |
| 11:25 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. |
| 12:45 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| 3:00 p.m. | 3:45 p.m. |
| 4:30 p.m. | 4:58 p.m. |
| 5:30 p.m. | 5:58 p.m. |
| 6:30 p.m. | 6:58 p.m. |
“There’s not much better on a warm summer day than a ride across the water for a stroll along Alki, a trip to the Seattle Aquarium, or a day of visiting shops in Vashon,” said King County Executive Shannon Braddock. “This is the first full summer of expanded service to Vashon and I look forward to seeing people enjoying a ‘water taxi summer’ on this convenient and car-free transit option!”
Downtown Seattle will be busy this summer
This summer Kendrick Lamar will perform at Lumen Field, followed by Morgan Wallen (with Miranda Lambert). T Mobile Park will host K-Pop stars Stray Kids, along with Post Malone and a visit from the Lumineers. Along with the Mariners, Sounders and Seattle Reign FC, the world is coming to watch the FIFA Club World Cup, featuring some of the best soccer clubs of Europe and South America. The waterfront is getting the event of the summer with Seafair’s Torchlight Parade moving onto Alaskan Way. The Water Taxi is a great way to get to these events in Pioneer Square and downtown Seattle, and to connect to transit options that will take you throughout the region.
Don’t forget your bike or your pet
Bring your regular, electric, or “fat tire” bike on board for a ride along Alki or around Vashon. Pet parents can bring their cat or dog for the trip as long as cats stay in their carrier and dogs are leashed throughout the entire trip.
How much does it cost to travel by Water Taxi?
Adult fare to West Seattle is $5.75 one way ($5 with an ORCA card). Fares to Vashon are $6.75 for adults ($5.75 with an ORCA card). Don’t have an ORCA Card yet? MyOrca.com is the place to go to purchase a card. If you want to use your mobile device to pay your fare, download the Transit GO Ticket app prior to boarding. Young people up to 18 years old can ride the Water Taxi, and most regional transit, for free! Customers with lower incomes, seniors and people with disabilities can apply for an ORCA LIFT card or an ORCA Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) card using the new Reduced Fare Portal.
Grab your shades and get ready for a Water Taxi summer. We can’t wait to see you on board!
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