Vashon Island/Downtown Seattle routeThe King County Water Taxi Vashon Island/Downtown Seattle route provides commute-hour weekday service between the ferry terminal at the north end of Vashon Island and Pier 50 on the downtown Seattle waterfront. Find information about the following topics on this page: Sailing schedule
| Sailing schedule beginning Sept. 28 |
Operates weekdays only; does not operate on holidays*
Crossing time: approx. 22 minutes |
| Leave Vashon |
Leave Seattle |
| 6:10 a.m. |
5:38 a.m. |
| 7:10 a.m. |
6:38 a.m. |
| 8:15 a.m. |
7:40 a.m. |
| 4:58 p.m. |
4:30 p.m. |
| 5:58 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. |
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6:30 p.m. | *Does not operate on the following holidays: - New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
To top The King County Water Taxi will accept Washington State Ferries fares and fare payment products through September. Beginning Oct. 1, passengers will pay the following one-way fares as they board the vessel on Vashon and in Seattle: - $4.50 adult cash fare
- $3.75 adult fare for passengers using a Puget Pass or ORCA card (E-purse or regional transit pass loaded onto ORCA)
- Seniors and people with disabilities who have a Regional Reduced Fare Permit pay $2.25 cash fare or $1.75 ORCA fare (50 percent discount)
- Youth pay $3.60 cash fare or $3 ORCA youth fare (20 percent discount)
You may use a PugetPass, ORCA card or cash to pay King County Water Taxi fares. As you board the vessel, either show your PugetPass, tap your ORCA card on the card reader held by a crew member, or deposit the exact cash fare in the fare box. No change will be given to passengers who pay cash fares. There are no change or ticket machines at the Vashon or Seattle ferry terminals. More fare information: Bicycles are welcomeBicycles must be walked between the pier entrance and the vessel. A maximum of 18 bicycles are permitted onboard the Water Taxi. There is no additional charge for bicycles. To top AccessibilityThe Water Taxi's passenger waiting area, portable restrooms and vessel are accessible. If you need assistance boarding the vessel, please inform a crew member. Metro Transit routes 118 or 119 will connect to each arriving and departing sailing on Vashon Island. In downtown Seattle, the Water Taxi will continue to dock at Pier 50 (next to Colman Dock) where it will be served by Metro Transit Routes 16, 66 and 99 and be within a quarter-mile of dozens of additional transit connections. Lost and foundIf you have lost an item, please call Metro Transit Lost and Found at 206-553-3000. Items will be held for 30 days. If you have found an item, please contact a crew member. The King County Ferry District is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Pets and service animalsPets are not allowed on the Water Taxi. Service animals are allowed; no additional fare is required. Customer commentsWe value your comments! Please call Metro Customer Service at 206-553-3000 or e-mail your comments to watertaxi.info@kingcounty.gov. Terminal informationSeattle Pier 50 Vashon Island
The vesselThe MV Melissa Ann, a catamaran that can carry 150 passengers and 18 bicycles, serves this route. Learn more Environmental reviewA full environmental review was conducted for the operation of the MV Melissa Ann on this route. Read the full report. To top
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