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How to get fromDowntown Seattle to West Seattleby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Seattle to West Seattle by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Columbia St to SW Avalon Way & SW Bradford Stbus bus C Line
    11 min
    $3

  2. Line 973 ferry, taxi

    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 West Seattletaxi taxi
    19 min
    $14–16

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Seattle to West Seattletaxi taxi 4.9 mi
    10 min
    $19–23

Downtown Seattle to West Seattle by bus

Calendar688Weekly Buses
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

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

King County Metro operates a bus from 3rd Ave & Columbia St to SW Avalon Way & SW Bradford St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 11 min.

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