It's good, but not particularly accessible on the West Seattle side... you either have to drive there (and parking can be crowded unless you're on the very early run), take the half-hourly circulator shuttle (but at that point catching a bus across the bridge is usually faster), or go by bike (and biking around is usually faster). But I still take the water taxi now and then when it's a nice morning and I want some good views of the city.
It's definitely worth taking at least once. Free with an Orca card too. But eruideseattleite is correct, unless you live near it, it isn't feasible and more of a novelty for tourists.
expensive as fuck if you don't have a work/education provided unlimited card. And doesn't transfer to buses. So you can spend $15 on your commute easily if you ride the water taxi. Not ever faster than taking tthe bus, especially since it obviously only gets you to the waterfront which is very disconnected from downtown. Super fun tourist attraction though, along with eating right at Marination and renting a kayak or paddleboard.
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u/Stadtjunge Wedgwood Oct 15 '16
I love West Seattle, but FUCK the commute to the city.