King County Ferry District

King County is launching Saturday water taxi service for Vashon Island starting Oct. 11, adding eight round trips between Pier 50 in Seattle and the Vashon Ferry Terminal. This expansion follows requests from residents and is supported by funding from the state Legislature, reflecting the growing...

The King County Water Taxi is offering special service for Vashon residents to attend the Grand Opening Celebration of Waterfront Park in Seattle on Saturday, Sept. 6. This all-day event, organized by Friends of Waterfront Park and the City of Seattle, will feature performances, exhibits, and foo...

On June 27, 2024, the Vashon Water Taxi service celebrated its new midday service, officially launched on July 1, 2024, with a special trip from Vashon Island to Seattle. The service expansion added four midday round trips, increasing the total to ten round trips daily. This improvement allows re...

Adult fares for King County Metro buses, Metro Flex, Seattle Streetcar lines, and King County Water Taxi routes will increase on Sept. 1, 2025. The new adult fare will be $3, aligning with Sound Transit’s flat fare. The Metro Vanpool/Transit pass will rise from $99 to $108. This marks the first a...

The King County Water Taxi will provide special service to the Vashon Strawberry Festival from July 18-20. Riders can enjoy four midday sailings from Pier 50 in downtown Seattle to Vashon Island on Friday, July 18, allowing them to explore downtown Vashon before the festival begins. For the first...

On July 4, King County Metro buses will operate on a Sunday schedule, with planned reroutes due to various events, including parades and festivals in locations such as Bellevue, Bothell, and Seattle. Passengers should check service advisories for their specific routes. The Seattle Streetcar will ...

Midday service on the King County Water Taxi to Vashon Island will continue through June 2027, following funding secured in the state transportation budget adopted on May 20. The midday sailings, first introduced in July 2024, have led to a 55% increase in ridership, averaging 3,500 riders each m...