State Ferries
Washington state has the largest ferry fleet in the nation. From Colman Dock at Pier 52, travelers and their vehicles can take a ferry to Bremerton or Bainbridge Island. A passenger-only ferry goes from Colman Dock to Vashon Island. The Fauntleroy ferry in West Seattle takes passengers and cars to Vashon Island and to Southworth on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Buses
Metro operates Seattle's bus system and provides online tools to help riders. No fares are required in the downtown Ride Free Area 6am-7pm weekdays. The Ride Free Area is bordered on the north by Battery Street, on the south by S Jackson Street, on the east by Sixth Ave. and on the west by the Seattle Waterfront. The bus tunnel is open on weekdays from 5am-7pm and is part of the Ride Free Area. If the bus leaves the Ride Free Area, the fare is due when exiting the bus. The stops along the route in the bus tunnel are Convention Place Station, Westlake Station, University Street Station, Pioneer Square Station and International District/Chinatown Station.
The Greyhound bus station is at 811 Stewart St. Tickets are available online, by phone, at the station or at King Street (Amtrak) Station.
Taxis
Taxis are readily available at Sea-Tac Airport (on the third floor of the parking garage), at the Colman Dock ferry terminal and at the cruise ship terminals. Elsewhere, call for a taxi or ask your concierge.
Trains
Three Amtrak trains arrive and depart at historic King Street Station (303 S Jackson St.), providing service to Vancouver, B.C., Tacoma, Portland, Spokane and other destinations. King Street Station is located between the International District and Pioneer Square, just north of Qwest Field. Tickets may be purchased online or at the station. Greyhound tickets are also sold at the station. The Sounder is a commuter train running from Seattle to Everett and from Seattle to Tacoma. The trains are boarded at King Street Station.
