Press Release:
Beginning February 28, King County’s West Seattle Water Taxi will offer an enhanced sailing schedule that will give riders more travel options across Elliott Bay.

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Given the advanced capabilities of the vessel Rachel Marie, the King County Marine Division has concluded that the current 40-minute round-trip sailing schedule can be adjusted to offer 30-minute round-trip service between Seacrest Dock and downtown Seattle's Pier 50 during the commute periods. As a result, the West Seattle Water Taxi will offer scheduled departures on the quarter-hour in the commute direction (varies for both AM and PM) with an average Elliott Bay crossing time of eight minutes. This schedule reflects one additional daily round-trip sailing in the morning and two additional round-trips in the afternoon. The free West Seattle Water Taxi shuttles - routes 773 and 775 - will also have new pickup and departure times that correspond with the new water taxi schedule.

"This enhanced sailing schedule will continue to offer a great option for passengers looking to avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic during their daily commute,” said Ferry District Chair and King County Councilmember Larry Gossett. “And as the Alaskan Way Viaduct construction progresses along the waterfront, the water taxi will become an even more valuable commute alternative for residents who want to avoid construction tie-ups.”

Please visit our website for more information, www.kingcounty.gov/watertaxi