A guide to getting to, from, and around West Seattle.
This online guide is regularly updated with ways to travel to, from, and around the West Seattle peninsula during major bridge closures. Walking, biking, taking transit, ridesharing — or changing your trip to stay local or travel at off-peak times — are all ways people are getting around and helping reduce their impact on communities located along major detour routes.
Stay Local
Local Health Services
Find your nearest healthcare facilities and COVID-19 testing sites.
Remote Work & School
Check out these promotions and services for West Seattle students and residents.
Nearby Destinations
Support local businesses by exploring some of West Seattle’s best restaurants and cafes.
Walk & Roll
Maps & Resources
Travel smarter, not harder with these additional resources.
Plan Your Route
Find the most pedestrian-friendly route with these tools.
Stay Healthy Streets
Walk and roll safely on these converted neighborhood greenways.
Bike & Scoot
Bicycle Tutorial
A short slide deck about getting around West Seattle by bike.
Ride for Free
Riding by scooter and bike just got easier for essential workers.
Resources
How to use bike lanes, your West Seattle-Duwamish Valley bicycle shops, and more.
Plan Your Route
Find the best bike route to get you where you need to go.
Public Transit
News: New bus stop opened on the Seattle Waterfront…
Commuter Spotlight (video): Sean, getting downtown from West Seattle
Plan Your Trip
Track your bus or ferry’s arrival time with these tools.
Transit 101
A short video about using transit in West Seattle.
COVID Safety
Track your bus or ferry’s arrival time with these tools.
Payment Options
Get your ORCA card and start riding today.
Assisted Transit
Explore nearby transit options for older adults and people with disabilities.
Vanpool
More Rideshare Options
Reimburse employees using Vanpool, and more.
Vanpool 101
Community webinar on vanpooling in West Seattle
First Month Free
Cut your commute time and save money with Metro Vanpool.
Drive Safe
Maps & Resources
Check traffic conditions before you leave with real-time street camera maps, and more.
Low Bridge Access
Help us keep the Spokane St. Swing Bridge clear for emergency, transit and freight vehicles.
Use Caution
Do your part to reduce car-related injuries and deaths.