SEAHAWKS PARADE: West Seattle Water Taxi shuttles adding service Wednesday too

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Planning to take the West Seattle Water Taxi to get downtown for Wednesday’s Seahawks victory parade? Not only will the boat(s) keep filling up, heading out, heading back, and repeating as often as it takes to get everyone across the bay (and, afterward, back), the Water Taxi shuttle buses will add service too. A spokesperson tells WSB, “West Seattle Water Taxi Shuttle routes 773 and 775 will have extra service on Wednesday 2/11/2026 between 8 AM and 4 PM for the Seahawks Victory Parade, with additional buses departing about 15 minutes after normally scheduled trips, as well as extra service between 9:00 am and 10:30 am.” The shuttle buses are free but the Water Taxi itself is not, so you’re reminded to be ready for that. Metro also is running shuttles downtown and has updated its parade-day-transit post with info on that. (Reminder that we’ll have extra coverage tomorrow morning too with transit/traffic info including updates from the Water Taxi dock at Seacrest.)

Bus Rider February 10, 2026 (5:42 pm)

The C and the H are not mentioned in the service advisories, and the parade day transit post doesn’t mention buses from the West at all.

WSB February 10, 2026 (8:40 pm)

When writing this kind of communication, Metro folds West Seattle into “south end.” So, see this reference:

Metro, Sound Transit and Pierce Transit buses coming from the Eastside and the south end plan to drop off riders near SODO and Stadium stations, where riders can board the 1 Line, walk or roll to the parade route, or take bus routes traveling farther north. Shuttle buses will be available north of South Jackson Street. A map of shuttle connections will be posted online.
C Line Rider February 11, 2026 (9:01 am)

They got us off the C-Line at 3rd & Virginia. Their next serviceable stop was Fred Hutch – so would miss my Westlake stop. I’m thinking if you can make it to the Columbia st. stop on foot, the C line can pick you up.

Westwood resident February 10, 2026 (7:02 pm)

Does anyone know what time 4th Ave will be shut down to traffic?

WSB February 10, 2026 (8:34 pm)

I’ve read through numerous SDOT communications and so far haven’t seen an exact time except for “early.” Frankly, I would just assume it’ll be closed in the wee hours. Anyone who sees otherwise, PLEASE include a link with your comment!
- Ve February 10, 2026 (8:40 pm)
  
  I read starting at 6am
M February 10, 2026 (8:44 pm)

4th Ave closed at 6:30am on Wednesday

IDC9 February 10, 2026 (8:58 pm)

So it sounds like the normal West Seattle Water Taxi schedule is largely being set aside tomorrow in favor of a “load and go” approach. Not a bad idea given the likelihood of extra large crowds.

WSB February 10, 2026 (9:06 pm)

Re: street closure time, Metro says in its megalist post that its changes will start around 5, including diversion of buses that usually cross 4th. So unless somebody has a direct link from SDOT or SPD saying 6 am, that sounds a bit too late.
https://kingcountymetro.blog/2026/02/09/its-parade-time-fan-filled-commute-expected-feb-11-as-region-celebrates-seattle-seahawks-super-bowl-victory/

B February 10, 2026 (11:16 pm)

Marination will be open early to serve pocket snacks and coffee for your big day of adventure at the parade 💙💚

Andee February 11, 2026 (7:53 am)

Thank you, West Seattle Blog! I woke up this morning wondering what the traffic is like for the parade today and of course you had already reported it. You guys are a gem for our community, thank you!