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How to get fromWest Seattle to Seattle Centerby ferry, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from West Seattle to Seattle Center by ferry, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Line 973 ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Water Taxi Route & Harbor Ave SW to West Seattle Water Taxi & Colman Dockferry ferry 973
    2. Drive from West Seattle Water Taxi & Colman Dock to Seattle Centercar car
    26 min
    $7

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from SW Avalon Way & SW Yancy St to Blanchard St & 6th Avebus bus C Line
    37 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Seattle to Seattle Centertaxi taxi 7.2 mi
    14 min
    $26–32

  4. Bus via SW Alaska St & California Ave SW - Bay 1

    1. Take the bus from SW Alaska St & California Ave SW - Bay 1 to Westlake Ave N & Harrison Stbus bus C Line
    44 min
    $3

  5. Bus via SW Alaska St & 44th Ave SW - Bay 2

    1. Take the bus from SW Alaska St & California Ave SW - Bay 1 to 3rd Ave & Pike Stbus bus C Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pike St to 1st Ave N & Republican Stbus bus 1 / ...
    50 min
    $6

West Seattle to Seattle Center by bus and foot

Calendar718Weekly Services
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.9 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

King County Metro operates a bus from SW Avalon Way & SW Yancy St to Blanchard St & 6th Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min.

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