Summer Transit Trips
Skip the traffic and explore some of the region’s best summer destinations by transit. Whether you’re heading to the beach, the waterfront, or the trails, your ORCA card can help you get there.
Summer Adventures by Transit
- Cruise Elliott Bay: Ride the King County Water Taxi to West Seattle for waterfront views, restaurants, Alki Beach, and shoreline walks
- Ride to the Beach: Take the Golden Gardens Direct shuttle for an easy trip to one of Seattle’s favorite beaches
- Explore the Waterfront: Hop on the Waterfront Shuttle to visit the Seattle Aquarium, Pike Place Market, Olympic Sculpture Park, and Waterfront Park.
- Take Link to Your Next Adventure: The 1 and 2 Lines connect you to Downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, Redmond, and SeaTac Airport
- Reach Parks and Trails: Metro buses provide convenient access to Discovery Park, Green Lake, Seward Park, Carkeek Park, Lincoln Park, and more
- Head for the Mountains: Trailhead Direct offers weekend bus service from Seattle to popular hiking trails
Know Before You Go
- Many employer-provided ORCA benefits can be used for personal trips. Check with your Transportation Coordinator
- Youth 18 and younger ride transit FREE
- Check schedules and service alerts before you travel, especially during summer events and construction