Dcoy Posted May 11, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2017 We're on an August Alaskan cruise out of pier 66. When returning, what's the best method of transportation between pier 66 and the Amtrak station on King Street? I know it only about a mile and a half between the two locations. It's two of us with two large and two carry on bages if that makes a difference. We do have plenty of time as our train does not leave till around 4:30 pm. Thanks Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare martincath Posted May 11, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I'd just hop in a cab (or Uber/Lyft etc. if you have an appropriate phone and the relevant app) to save the hassle of getting up the hill. Store bags at Amtrak for the day so you can tour unencumbered, and return later for your train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted May 11, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Between Pier 66 and the King Street Station is a significant up-hill situation from the waterfront. There is an elevator not far from Pier 66 to help to get to the higher elevation, but there is still some distance to walk until you are at street level where Pike Place Market is located. (What it is like from there to the King Street Station, I don't know.) I arrive at Pier 91 on the Amsterdam and will be departing on the Empire Builder. I will take a taxi from the pier to the Station. Having been a guest at the Marriott Seattle Hotel across from Pier 66, I would suggest that you engage a car service or taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcoy Posted May 11, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks for the replies. Walking was not going to be an option. Wasn't sure if there were cabs available at the pier. I priced out a shuttle but seemed a little high for the short trip. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gardyloo Posted May 12, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Between Pier 66 and the King Street Station is a significant up-hill situation from the waterfront. No it's not, it's basically level along the waterfront to King Street, then east three or four blocks to the station, around 1 to 1 1/2 miles. Still, a taxi or Uber will be ten bucks or so. I assume you're taking the Empire Builder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted May 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 12, 2017 No it's not, it's basically level along the waterfront to King Street, then east three or four blocks to the station, around 1 to 1 1/2 miles. Still, a taxi or Uber will be ten bucks or so. I assume you're taking the Empire Builder? Being a Seattle citizen, I accept your description. I did not walk along the waterfront far enough to get to King Street during my last visit. My description of what I observed was from my hotel at the Marriott Waterfront location. Dealing with luggage, no way would I even begin to think about obtaining transportation from Pier 66 to King Street Station. Yes, I will be railroading on the Empire Builder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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