“Vashon Summer Sundays” King County Metro Water Taxi Pilots Seven-Day Service to Vashon Island This Summer
 King County Metro is launching a pilot program that will bring Sunday Water Taxi service to Vashon Island, providing seven-day-a-week access between Seattle and Vashon Island. The first Sunday sailing departs Pier 50 in downtown Seattle on Sunday, April 12, with morning, afternoon, and early evening crossings to the Vashon Ferry Terminal into early fall.
The announcement marks the latest step in the expansion of Water Taxi service that began in June 2024, when King County Metro first extended beyond traditional weekday commuter routes to offer Vashon residents more frequent and midday crossings. That expansion grew again in 2025 with the addition of Saturday service, and now, with Sundays included, the service runs seven days a week.
Funding for the Sunday pilot was secured through a partnership between state and county resources. King County Metro worked alongside State Senator Emily Alvarado and County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, both of whose districts include Vashon Island, to close the final funding gap and keep the boats running through the weekend.
Funds will allow the late Friday and weekend service to run through October 9, 2026.
This increased service comes when the change in the weather means more riders traveling to Vashon and Vashon residents taking advantage for work and shopping as well as events along the waterfront.
More night, weekend service ahead for West Seattle
Riders in West Seattle will also see an increase in service starting April 11 with more late-night service on Fridays and Saturdays and many more additional weekend trips.
Learn more and see expanded schedules on the Captain's Blog.
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