West Seattle is a peninsula community accessed by land and water. It is convenient to downtown Seattle, SeaTac Airport, and ferry systems. West Seattle offers an easy commute to work, travel, and leisure.
Driving
West Seattle has several access points by car: The high-level West Seattle Bridge, the low-level Spokane Street Swing Bridge (draw bridge with access to Harbor Island), and West Marginal Way.
King County Water Taxi
The water taxi is King County Metro’s passenger-only ferry with direct connection between West Seattle Seacrest Park and Downtown/Pier 50.
Access to the ferry is supported by free shuttles #773 and #775 with Alki, Admiral District, West Seattle Junction, and Morgan Junction routes. Visit www.kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/water-taxi for more information.
Fauntleroy Ferry
Located at the intersection of Fauntleroy Way SW and SW Barton St., the ferry offers daily service to Southworth, WA on the Kitsap Peninsula and Vashon Island, WA.
Check www.wsdot.com/ferries/schedule for the daily schedule.
Access to the ferry is supported by free shuttles #773 and #775 with Alki, Admiral District, West Seattle Junction, and Morgan Junction routes. Visit www.kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/water-taxi for more information.
Buses
King County Metro Transit provides West Seattle with access to downtown, South Seattle and nearby suburban areas. Check metro.kingcounty.gov for bus schedules and trip planning tools or call (206) 553-3000 for rider information.
Download the King County Metro Trip Planner App to explore the convenient travel options available to get around Seattle!
Bus lines serving our region:
| Bus # | Pick Up/Drop Off |
|---|---|
| 21 | Local Westwood Village, Downtown |
| 22 | Arbor Heights, Westwood Village, Alaska Junction |
| 37 | Alaska Junction, Alki, Downtown |
| 50 | Alki, Admiral, Alaska Junction, SODO, Beacon Hill/VA Hospital, Othello Station |
| 55 | Admiral, Alaska Junction, Downtown |
| 56 | Alki to Admiral to Downtown |
| 57 |
Alaska Junction, Genesee Hill, Admiral, Downtown |
| 60 |
Westwood Village, Georgetown, Beacon Hill, Broadway |
| 113 | Shorewood, Downtown |
| 116 | Fauntleroy Ferry, Downtown |
| 118 | Tahlequah, Vashon Ferry, Downtown |
| 119 | Dockton, Vashon Ferry, Downtown |
| 120 | Burien TC, Westwood Village, Downtown |
Cycling
The Spokane Street Swing Bridge is open to cyclists. Use the Seattle Bike Web Map to plan your route.
From Here To There
Mileage and approximate time from West Seattle To:
| Destination | Mileage | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| SeaTac International Airport | 15 miles | 22 minutes |
| Safeco Field & CenturyLink Field | 5 miles | 13 minutes |
| University of Washington | 11 miles | 19 minutes |
| Washington State Trade & Convention Center | 7 miles | 14 minutes |
| Woodland Park Zoo | 11 miles | 19 minutes |
| Seattle Center | 8 miles | 16 minutes |
| Green Lake Park | 11 miles | 19 minutes |