Rome2Rio

How to get fromDowntown Seattle to Alki Beachby ferry, taxi, or bus

Find Transport to Alki Beach

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Seattle to Alki Beach by ferry, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Line 973 ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from West Seattle Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SWferry ferry 973
    2. Take the taxi from Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW to Alki Beachtaxi taxi
    21 min
    $16–18

  2. Line 56 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St to Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SWbus bus 56
    27 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Seattle to Alki Beachtaxi taxi 6.3 mi
    13 min
    $23–28

  4. Bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Columbia St to SW Alaska St & 44th Ave SW - Bay 2bus bus 57 / ...
    2. Take the bus from SW Alaska St & 44th Ave SW - Bay 4 to Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SWbus bus 50
    48 min
    $3

  5. Line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from S Lander St & SODO Busway to Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SWbus bus 50
    55 min
    $6

  6. Bus, line 50 bus via SODO Busway & S Lander St

    1. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Marion St to SODO Busway & S Lander Stbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from S Lander St & SODO Busway to Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SWbus bus 50
    56 min
    $6

Downtown Seattle to Alki Beach by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Downtown Seattle to Alki Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4.2 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Downtown Seattle, WA, USA and Alki Beach, WA, USA?

King County Metro operates a bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St to Alki Ave SW & 61st Ave SW 3 times a day. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 27 min.

Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.