This media release was originally posted on King County Executive News on June 16, 2025. Midday service to Vashon Island on the King County Water Taxi will continue at least through June 2027. The necessary funding for these year-round, weekday voyages was secured as part of the state transportation budget adopted on May 20. The…
Cross posted from Metro Matters Some of the best professional football (soccer) clubs in the world—including Seattle Sounders FC—are coming to Lumen Field in their quest for the FIFA Men’s Club World Cup. Bring your scarves but leave your vuvuzelas (banned by FIFA) and your car at home and take transit to the six matches…
Mortimer Moose – better known as the Mariner Moose – joined the crew of King County Water Taxi to celebrate the return of weeknight post-game water taxi service to West Seattle starting on Tuesday, June 3. Starting with the series against Baltimore, the water taxi will provide evening post-game service Monday through Thursday. There will…
The King County Water Taxi is shifting from standard diesel to renewable diesel to power its fleet. Why? Because renewable diesel cuts greenhouse gas emissions and works in any diesel engine! “Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is key to fighting climate change. Converting waste into renewable diesel transforms our water taxis and showcases repurposing in action,”…
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…
King County Water Taxi service to West Seattle will be temporarily suspended on Monday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 25 while maintenance crews make repairs to the Seacrest Dock. Water Taxi sailings to Vashon will continue during this time. The work to the floats at the dock is to repair damage caused by recent weather.…
In 2009: This year marks the 15th anniversary of King County providing passenger-only service to the residents of Vashon Island and the beginning of the King County Water Taxi. “The water taxi is a vital part of our regional transit system,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine. “The enthusiastic response to regular midday service for…
Cross posted from Executive News King County Executive Dow Constantine announced today that Metro will join other regional transit agencies to provide free rides this New Year’s Eve. Riders can travel without paying fares on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Pierce Transit, and the Seattle Streetcar as part of their celebrations.…
This fall and winter, the King County Water Taxi will continue to be a transportation option for riders going to and from West Seattle and Vashon. On Monday, Oct. 14, sailings from Seattle’s Pier 50 will continue from downtown to Seacrest Dock in West Seattle. The popular midday service between downtown and Vashon will stay…
Getting ready to enjoy the fun of the annual Vashon Strawberry Festival? Let the King County Water Taxi take you there! The festival starts Friday, July 19. There will be regular service to Vashon on Friday July 19 which includes our new midday sailings. On Saturday, July 20, there will be special Saturday sailings of…