Wow, used the KING COUNTY Water Taxi for my Game 1 & 2 of the World Cup experience and loved it. Frank discovered a new mode of transportation from West Seattle to downtown... Well, I started my day parking on the street by the dock. I jumped in line with fellow soccer followers on game day. Waited in line for maybe 15 minutes and a mini ferry showed up. I paid with my credit card ( $5.50 ) which was a screaming deal. Grabbed an upper deck seat for the journey and waited to launch. I think maybe 15 minutes to cross the great water way and that was it. For those considering using this service I highly recommend it. You're dropped off on the waterfront and have easy access to Pioneer Square, Stadiums & Pike Place Market. Cost wise it's really a great alternative to driving into town.. I'll use again in a few days for game 2 of THE WORLD CUP! read more

King County Water Taxi - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A short 5 minutes ferry ride to west Seattle. The staffs are friendly and helpful. They are quite organized, the boarding process is smooth. The ride is awesome with great views of the city and greenery read more

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Enjoyed this water taxi service. A quick ride across the Sound avoided having to deal with traffic and parking. Once we arrived in Downtown Seattle, we were able to navigate quickly to our destination. Perfect way to get to Downtown from West Seattle. Also took the shuttle after we returned to West Seattle which was very convenient and nice since we didn't have the difficult hill climb. read more

King County Water Taxi - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Continues to be the best commute in the City. Just don't take the first floor, first row port seat - it's mine. read more

King County Water Taxi - Sunrise on the water taxi. - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We loved our experience riding the King County Water Taxi! After taking a roughly $45 Uber out to Cormorant Cove and walking back up, we noticed there was a taxi that could take us directly downtown, so I downloaded the app and we purchased tickets. The stairway down to the taxi is a little unbalanced and is pretty wobbly if there happen to be multiple people walking up or down it, but otherwise the taxi waits in a pretty neat area. At the pier next to the boat fisherman fish and crab, lifting huge cages full of crab and throwing back the small ones so it's pretty neat to watch as you wait for the taxi to take off. The tickets were very reasonable compared to the Uber, and after a short chug over to the port downtown, we were back where we needed to be. All in all, a great experience! read more

This water taxi took on a rogue container barge heading towards the Seattle Aquarium and the Great Wheel. I bet those passengers didn't expect their day to turn into an adventure. Must have felt like an action movie. "You shall not pass!!!" Hats off to Capt. Krehbiel and crew for keeping the sea creatures and people safe that day. read more

We followed the signs over the overpass through the ferry station up an elevator to the water taxi terminal. We found the ticket machine & spent $11.25 each for round trip tickets to West Seattle Alki Beach. We took one of the few seats. Security reprimanded those not wearing masks. There was a water taxi schedule on the internet. There was a board at the terminal indicating where to cue up & the time out water take departs. Our taxi ride was :15. It was cool @ breezy with indoor & outside seating. The views were beautiful. read more

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Great experience and views! The boat ride was fairly short. We got a great view of the city.

Best low cost thing to do for your out of town visitors. For those of us in the south area, you can park on the street in west Seattle, walk on the taxi and hit Pikes Market for your friends and water taxi it back. Quintessential Seattle. read more

This review is coming from a tourist. You know, one of those idiots that immediately stops vs stepping off to the side because they are clueless of where they are at and you're just trying to do your day-to-day. But man! I LOVE your water taxi. Or more specifically, the taxi from DT to Seacrest park. I saw some mom complain on Yelp that this isn't what they expected for her kids. Really? Shut up. What part of the word "taxi" is foreign to you? Good God. And she actually writes a lot of reviews. To me, this was perfect. How perfect? Well: - It got me from A to B, the way it's supposed to. - I was able to get on the water. I saw Seattle in a way that many do not and it is wonderful. - This thing was on time. I mean clock work perfect. If you don't drive, or don't want to drive DT, this is the way to go. Now if the 755 could also figure out that clock work thing.... read more

King County Water Taxi - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I LOVE THE WATER TAXI!!! I don't know how I only found out about it in 2017. When I have friends visiting from out-of-state, I usually always take them on the water taxi from West Seattle to downtown to see the view of Seattle. You can see Mount Rainier, the Space Needle, various buildings in downtown like the Smith Tower, and sooo much more! The views are seriously amazing. I recommend going inside the water taxi and taking the stairs up to the upstairs deck. Took me a few rides to figure out how to get up there LOL. The staircase is in the middle of the inside seating room. For $5.50 a ride, you get free transportation to West Seattle/Downtown Seattle and an amazing view. The taxi goes a lot faster than you would expect. The ride is the perfect length in terms of time. I usually always find street parking near the West Seattle dock which is free. They do have a parking lot there in front of Marination Ma Kai, but it's tiny. There's also public bathrooms at the West Seattle dock if you need to go. I usually always rode it during the summer, but recently I rode it during the winter at night. It was freezing LOL. We were in the upstairs dock and the wind was literally blowing us backwards and slapping our face so hard. I think I prefer the views during the day LOL. But the ferris wheel is lighted up, and all the lights in downtown are on so it's bright outside. We ended up just staying inside for the way back because it was too cold. Be sure to check the schedule so you don't miss the last taxi! read more

Skip the ferris wheel or any other site seeing attraction for this one! We took a ride over to West Seattle. Best view you will find of the city. Everything in one shot:space needle, high rises, stadium, and Mt Rainier. It was maybe a 15 minute ride and only around 12ish bucks for 2 adults. Don't miss out on this one! read more

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I don't know how long this service have been around but I am glad to finally discover it! The 411: -Located on Pier 50. -A ticket cost $4 one-way and kids under 5 is free if you're heading to West Seattle. -The ride takes about 10-15 minutes and the taxi runs til 7. -There's also another taxi that goes to Vashon Island for a dollar more. Tips: 1). If you get motion sickness, be prepared. Since the ferry is smaller, you can feel the rockiness of the boat a tad bit more. 2). If you are a hat-wearer, hang on to it if you're going to be out on the deck. There was a "hat overboard" incidence on my ride back to Seattle. 3). And unfortunately, I don't think the taxi allows pets on board. A group of people were turned down because they had two dogs with them and had already paid for the ticket too. Overall, the experience was lovely. Plenty of seats. Great view. And the folks were nice. I went on this little adventure with my little brother and barely made it on-time for the taxi but, they waited for us to pay for the ticket and make our way over. Thank guys! read more

King County Water Taxi - Pick a seat on the deck and enjoy the winds and the waves! - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seattle Ferry Dock to West Seattle Dock. The ride was fast, the crew was welcoming, and the vessel clean. Not much more you can ask for so here's a few tips -the seats upstairs facing the back gets less wind and fill up fast so secure those fast -you can pay with orca card or card and if you pay at the boat they only take exact change -the skyline view right when you dock at West Seattle is glorious -get a LimeBike and bike to Alki Beach! read more

i love the water taxi and yearn to take it more but i'd have to drive to seacrest and park to board which defeats the purpose of minimizing single driver cars on the roads. if i gave friends in town or have extra time in the summer, there's almost nothing better than a quick jaunt across the water on the water taxi. it's fast, efficient, clean and reliable. sure, there's the occasional mishap or breakdown that throws it off schedule but in general it's a great way to get between the downtown waterfront and west seattle. i walk by it everyday on the west seattle side, watching people who clearly use it as their primary means of commuting to and from work. in a way i'm envious because it's gotta be a nice way to start your day or shake off whatever work threw your way before heading home. i'm so glad it's a transportation option. read more

King County Water Taxi - seacrest dock in west seattle - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I highly recommend taking the water taxi if you're visiting Seattle. I took the ferry from downtown over to west Seattle. It was a quick and easy ride. We were able to rent bikes on the other side and ride through the area. The taxis arrived and departed like clockwork and the ride was easy and scenic. read more

At the moment they are not taking fares because of COVID-19. They also have very few trips per day over to West Seattle. The boats are accommodating for bikes and the ride is only about 10 min. It's always a little cooler on the water so have a jacket if you would like to sit or stand out on the deck during the ride. I hope they add more boats when and if ppl go back to work. read more

King County Water Taxi - Free - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love the West Seattle route of the King County Water Taxi in the summer! The new boats have doubled the passenger capacity for each run, and cut a few minutes off the crossing time as well. The free shuttles on the West Seattle side are a bonus as well. The one to the California Junction runs directly there, but be warned, the Alki shuttle runs up through the Admiral Junction first before going around to the Alki stops. Getting off at Alki Beach takes a bit of time due to that. I'd give it 5 stars if they had an earlier and more frequent morning run schedule to better align with commuting hours AND a free shuttle on the downtown side dropping off at somewhere like Westlake Center. Going up 6+ blocks of hills in the hot summer days for many downtown workers to start a day, can be a sweaty mess in business clothes lol. Tip: they run the West Seattle route after many sporting downtown sporting events, but not the free West Seattle shuttles, so plan for that to get where you want after. You also can often see some of the resident seals or sea lions sunning themselves on the barge buoys located towards Harbor Island if you look close at those. read more

King County Water Taxi - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If you are a tourist in Seattle, this is a great way to visit West Seattle. They even have a FREE SHUTTLE to take you to Alki Beach or "the Junction" in West Seattle. Bicycles are welcome at no additional charge. Upon leaving downtown you will have fantastic photo opportunities of Smith Tower, Seattle Great Wheel, and other skyscrapers. On a clear day, you will also have views of the Space Needle and the Cascade Range. The King County Water Taxi has capacity for 147 passengers and a crew of three, along with a bike rack that holds 16 bicycles. There are three restrooms onboard, one inside and two on the exterior deck. The King County Water Taxi has four 740-horsepower propulsion engines that can maintain a cruising speed of 24 knots, allowing the vessel to cross between downtown Seattle and West Seattle in 10 minutes. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, with the top deck especially popular during Seattle's famously perfect summer days. You may also take the free shuttle Route 775, serving the Admiral District and Alki Avenue SW, to Alki Beach. With it's laid-back, carefree attitude, Alki Beach feels more like southern California than Seattle. Also along Route 775 is a scale replica of the Statue of Liberty and the iconic Alki Point Lighthouse. For the best dining options take the shuttle to California Ave. SW, where there are restaurants to suit every taste. Another free shuttle is Route 773, serving West Seattle Junction. West Seattle Junction is a hub for shopping, coffee shops, bars and more. If you're not as interested in seeing Alki Beach, or if the weather is not cooperating, this route is another great way to explore West Seattle and all it has to offer. read more

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I had a great time on the water taxi and it is so convenient if you are downtown to cross over into the West Seattle neighborhood. A one way fare is $4.75 but once you get into West Seattle there is a free shuttle you can get on to get to Alki Beach which is so useful because it is a real headache to go there and try and park on a hot summer day. Leaving downtown provides a beautiful view of the cityscape. The other direction going into downtown is pretty too because you can see the Olympic Mountains if it is clear enough. If you have an Orca card it will not be accepted at the automatic ticket vendors but if you go on the boat and purchase your ride there it will shave .75 cents off and if you bought the $9.00 all day regional pass through the Orca card that pass will get you a ride across without any additional charges. Hooray for mass transit! read more

We were visiting my cousin Gloria in West Seattle and she offered to drive us back to our downtown Seattle hotel. But we wanted to experience the water taxi since we tried all the other forms of public transport. She did say to sit up top and enjoy the views. But....a seagull splattered us earlier and I wasn't about to sit up there for more of those #$%^@ing birds to use us as target practice. The view from the cabin was just as lovely! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/king-county-water-taxi-seattle-2?select=CMRiUV9yFNn2iCn2cgij-A#CMRiUV9yFNn2iCn2cgij-A read more

King County Water Taxi - Lovely view from the cabin - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Pacific Northwest commuting at its finest! The water taxi is a great way to get downtown and avoid traffic! They have lots of bike racks so you can bike once you get downtown! They run a tight ship, always leaving and arriving on time! The staff is friendly and the space is clean, and there is a bathroom if you need it! read more

King County Water Taxi - View headed to west seattle - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had been meaning to hop the water taxi to West Seattle for some time, but had just not gotten around to it. Thankfully, my sister and niece visited from out of town, so I had a good excuse to take the ride. It's a quick trip across the bay - about 10 minutes, but along the way you get some of the most beautiful views of the city. Once you dock at Seacrect Park, there are free shuttles to West Seattle Junction, or you can get off and walk. We opted to walk about a block south to Salty's for lunch on the patio. West Seattle has the best views of the city, and the water taxi is by far the easiest way to get there. Some updated to Julia's review - the Water Taxi now departs from just south of the Colman ferry dock, at Pier 50. The outdoor deck has fixed benches and there's ample seating. Prices are $3.50 (or $3.00 on your Orca e-purse card) read more

King County Water Taxi - Seattle skyline from the King County Water Taxi - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My wife and I were in Seattle on vacation and we took the water taxi over to West Seattle because we had a groupon for a pizza place over there. We had to wait about 20 minutes for the next one to to come, but when we got on we had incredible views of Seattle. The only bad thing is that it smelled like mold or something towards the front, but the crew were very awesome. Overall, it was a fierce and economical way to get across the way. The views were awesome. We took a walk after we got dropped off that was beautiful. read more

It was a beautiful sunny day in Seattle and what better way to enjoy the afternoon than take the water taxi to West Seattle. The ticket machines at the dock were not cooperating and as it was almost departure time, we ended up paying in cash instead. Note that you do not get change if you pay cash so make sure you have the right amount. The ride as a short 15 minutes and the entire time we were able to enjoy a view of the Seattle skyline from the main seating area. On our return trip, we hung out in the small open section at the front of the boat but it was extremely windy even for a short ride. read more

Im originally from Seattle but my 6 year old son was born in Long Beach, CA. He loves to see all the sights that Seattle has to offer because they are so different than the LBC. So after a haircut in Pioneer Square we decided to take the Water Taxi back to the WEST. He loved it. On the other side you can catch a shuttle to the beach/more popular park of Alki and another shuttle to the WS Junction. Super easy and convenient. Paying for 2 fairs is still cheaper than parking in Downtown Seattle. read more

Great value, clean boat, friendly staff and amazing view of Seattle skyline. Why can't all public transit be this amazing!! Highly recommend for tourists and locals. read more

Always so easy to take the water taxi from Alki to downtown. Come early, have breakfast and a cocktail at Marination, hop on the taxi, 15 minute ride to downtown. A short walk to The Market and/or the stadiums! And the best part? Opening weekend for the water taxi, so it's free! Who doesn't love free? AND they previewed their new and vastly improved taxi! 15 minutes of luxury at its finest! read more

King County Water Taxi - View from the taxi walkway! - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Convienent, fun, affordable and clean. Service is really excellent and it's a great way to entertain the kids and get where you're going. Views are stupendous, especially coming away from downtown at sunset. read more

I've taken the water taxi a small number of times as a way to kill some time with my kid while heading to Alki. It's a pretty fun/unique way to get from downtown (just south of the Bainbridge/Bremerton ferries) to West Seattle. I know several folks who live in West Seattle who actually use the combination of the free shuttle from Alki and the water taxi to commute - pretty cool. I think the only annoying thing is that on the weekends it only runs about once an hour so you have to carefully plan your trips to avoid being stranded for a long time. I shouldn't complain, really, we have some pretty awesome public transit by American city standards. read more

I have been on my share of ferries in Washington but had never been on the water taxi until recently. I must say that part of my motivation was knowing that it left Pier 50 downtown and ended up at Seacrest Park smack dab in front of Marination Ma Kai. My fam was visiting from out of state and we took off for a little water trip. If you have an Orca card, you move directly to the line. If you have cash, you also move directly to the line but will pay $4 per person (it's $3.50 per person with an Orca card). If you are paying by card, take a look around and arrive early. You will have to hit a machine to purchase your ticket on your way. If others have the same idea, your trip may be delayed. The water taxi comes equipped with bathrooms but very little else. The trip back and forth from each dock is around 15 minutes. I know people use the water taxi to commute downtown but I've only been on it for a leisure ride. You can be outside in the wind if you want or inside where it's a little less windy. Personally, I enjoy the trip from Seacrest Park to Pier 50 more than the other way around. The Seattle skyline from that side is something I rarely see and I end up taking about 100 photos on the way back, looking for the right one. Remember to check the schedule for frequency and last trips. Failing to do so could get you stranded. We missed a ferry but knew there were others after it and had a lovely afternoon in West Seattle. read more

I just want to say I was shocked to hear a worker cuss and tell one of the customers get the fuck out of here I heard the customer a nice man say have a nice day sir to the worker that apparently wants to be rite where people get off the boat and literally in the way and that worker needs to be talked to by management... Probably fired any further outburst of passive aggressive verbal assault. I will personally get involved with my time and money. I didn't enjoy at all because of this and I think the man who was cussed at deserves a ln apology and refund. read more

As a West Seattlite, this is my favorite mode of transportation when I'm not in a hurry. I'll even go out of my way on a nice day to take this trip. The free shuttles 773 and 775 take you right to the dock from various places in WS. The boats are brand new and the staff friendly. Great for rain or shine with the enclosed cabin and very comfy seating. Bathrooms on board but no food or beverage (it's a short trip and I think this keeps it cleaner). Love the water taxi! read more

King County Water Taxi - From West Seattle - Ferries Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I loved taking the water taxi to Alki, there are two free shuttles that leave from the West Seattle side and drive you all over in a big circle, including a stop at Alki beach. The view from the taxi is gorgeous and Alki is definitely worth a visit - might be the best $4 I spent in Seattle! read more

I love the water taxi! It's the way I get between Seattle and West Seattle. I take the bus during the offseason if needed. It's a nice 20-30 minute ride across the Sound. They keep the boat pretty clean. The people that work on it are pretty nice. The views of Seattle are amazing. And it's very relaxing. When you get off, enjoy a little lunch, or take a free shuttle into West Seattle to enjoy the day. That's what I do. read more

One of Seattle's secret gems, the water taxi runs from downtown to West Seattle. It's the best way across the bay. Fast and easy. My favorite is to sit out in the open air on the second level. You get the views of the city, the tugs, the bridge, the Duwamish, and the port. You get the sound of waves, fog horns, and sea lions. And you get the feel of nautically inspired freedom. read more

Honestly my favorite thing to do in Seattle (devoted fan of Grey's Anatomy and McDreamy used to talk about ferries all the time). I've never had time to take advantage of the buses that go around West Seattle + Alki Beach, but one day I will! The prices are reasonable (for tourists) and the staff is always super awesome. I'll come back every time I'm in Seattle. read more

I can't believe there are no reviews of the Water Taxi! I've been dying to go on the water taxi since the first time I heard about it, but didn't get to do it until last weekend. Maybe it's just because I like ferries and water, but this little passenger ferry that goes from Downtown Seattle (By the Argosy Cruises dock) to West Seattle is FANTASTIC! It's $3 each way, but if you have a bus pass or transfer, it's only $1. There's an indoor area and outdoor deck (up top) and there are chairs scattered around. No, it's not the lap of luxury, and no, the chairs are not attached to the floor or deck, but for 20 minutes you get to be on a boat sailing through the Puget sound. We even saw a HUGE sea lion on our way back from West Seattle. There are two free shuttles on the West Seattle side to bring you to/from the taxi dock to either the West Seattle Junction area (California Ave. businesses) or to Alki Beach (A little piece of California in Washington.) The only sad thing about the Water Taxi? That it doesn't run year round, only from April to October. I guess it wouldn't be quite as special if it was a year-round operation.This is just one more of those things that makes Seattle so awesome! read more

This was a highlight of our trip to Seattle. Commuters who take this water shuttle for work every day probably take it for granted, but the views are spectacular and the water shuttle cost next to nothing to quickly get across the water to West Seattle to get a view of the spectacular Seattle city skyline. While on the water taxi we got some of the best pictures of our trip and zooming across Pudget Sound was fun. This is a must for a tourist visiting the city, don't take Lyft to get to West Seattle, use the water taxi service, it's gold! read more

Just recently discovered this gem of a transportation mode and it's great! The crew was friendly and the short 10-15 minutes to get to west Seattle was fun! Awesome way to see the skyline. read more