Seattle to Kingston -

Light Rail + Ferry Routes 

Staying in Downtown Seattle is recommended for the quickest route to Kingston. Within the large dotted red circle is a recommended vicinity near the following light rail stops - Westlake, University Street, and Capitol Hill. The dotted green path is the light rail route. To get to the Fast Ferry, you must get off at the Pioneer Square stop and walk (12 minutes) to Pier 54, where the Fast Ferry will be, please remember to always check ferry times and be prepared to arrive early as ferries fill up quickly. Uber is also an alternative to directly getting to the Fast-Ferry from your hotel location. Remember that if you are renting a car, you cannot bring the car on the Fast-Ferry. Please take a look at the Edmonds Directions page if you are interested in taking your car to Kingston, as this will require a different ferry. There is also an Amtrack option that provides transportation from King Street Station to Edmonds station, please refer to the Amtrack schedule linked below for the most current travel times.

  • Tickets may be bought at all light rail locations or may be used on the Transit Go mobile app at any time.

  • All tickets can be bought at the pier; make sure you get there early to ensure that tickets are available. It is recommended that you use the Transit Go app to buy ferry tickets ahead of time.