Water Taxis are great. Bikes are great. Buses? Awesome as well. Together, they give you unbeatable flexibility and convenience to travel around the region. May is Bike Everywhere Month! The weather is getting better so it’s a wonderful time to try pairing your bike with transit to get you to all your destinations. All bikes,…
As the King County Water Taxi team prepares for the start of its summer sailing season on April 17, service for the West Seattle Water Taxi will be suspended for the weekend of April 15-16 to conduct training and maintenance. Transit options available during the weekend closure include: Buses Link light rail Information
The start of a summer of activities in downtown Seattle are just around the corner, and the King County Water Taxi is ready to help you get to all of them! The summer sailing schedule for the West Seattle Water Taxi begins April 17 and will run through Oct. 13. As we close out the current…
The crack of the bat, the thud of the glove, and the shout of “PLAY BALL!!” The drought is done, and it’s time for some Seattle Mariners baseball. The 2023 edition of the M’s take the field for their home opener on March 30. For those coming to T-Mobile Park from Burien, and West Seattle,…
We are stronger together. We recognize and celebrate the diversity that makes King County Metro and the King County Water Taxi a special place to work. Tuesday, Feb. 28, is Pride in Maritime Day, an opportunity to share and celebrate progress for the LGBTQIA+ community in the maritime sector. “Our staff is a reflection of…
Winter can be a challenging season for those who travel on the water. Winter storms and higher tides can bring additional floating debris to the surface of the water that would normally be onshore, making it a challenge to navigate. For passengers on both the West Seattle and Vashon Water Taxi that means an occasional…
Service on the King County Water Taxi West Seattle and Vashon routes will be temporarily reduced beginning Monday, Nov. 28, due to mechanical damage to our boats’ propellers caused by submerged debris in the water. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. The repairs may take several days. As soon as a shipyard…
The Water Taxi continues its seven-days a week service throughout the winter, with the exception of certain holidays. To help you prepare, here’s the sailing schedule for the King County Water Taxi for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. The Water Taxi will not sail on: The Water Taxi is a great way to enjoy the…
We’re excited to announce Terry Federer will be joining Metro as our new Marine Division Director, beginning Oct. 31. Federer is an accomplished, team-focused leader and maritime educator who is passionate about creating career pipelines and building strong relationships with his team and industry partners. He has a diverse background in the marine industry and…
We want to support fans heading to this weekend’s baseball, football and hockey games, so the West Seattle Water Taxi will operate its normal 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday schedules on Oct. 15-16! The picturesque and congestion-free trip between West Seattle and downtown Seattle takes as little as 10 minutes. Free route…
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