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Edmonds
Give Edmonds one full day plus a night if you want the waterfront at dusk; skip it as a base and sleep in Seattle unless you are catching the Kingston ferry.
Edmonds is a small Puget Sound city 30 minutes north of Seattle by train, with a walkable downtown that faces the water, a busy ferry terminal and a shore dive park. It is a half-day to one-day stop, not a base: most travellers come for the waterfront, the Saturday market and the Cascadia Art Museum, then continue north or take the ferry to Kingston.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (wet, grey, short days)
- Airports
- SEA · PAE
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Edmonds911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Edmonds, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyEdmonds is a low-crime small city and safe to walk downtown after dark.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSEA Seattle–Tacoma International (About 45–60 min north by car; Link light rail to Lynnwood then bus 909, or the Dungeness Line bus from the airport).
- Getting aroundDowntown is walkable end to end in about 15 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$4–6
- Sit-down mealBistro main course$10–25
- Beerdraught at a brewpub$7–9
- Museum or sight ticketCascadia Art Museum entry, adultSeniors $7; youth and students free.$10
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
- High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$220
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SEA Seattle–Tacoma International (About 45–60 min north by car; Link light rail to Lynnwood then bus 909, or the Dungeness Line bus from the airport) · PAE Snohomish County Airport (Paine Field), Everett (Smaller field north of Edmonds; limited routes, check before booking)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Dec (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Edmonds: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
18 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
17 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
15 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
18 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Downtown is walkable end to end in about 15 minutes. Community Transit buses (102, 130, 166, 909) link the ferry terminal and Edmonds station to Lynnwood Transit Center, where you change to Link light rail for Seattle and the airport. Amtrak Cascades and the Sounder commuter train stop at Edmonds station on Railroad Ave. A car helps for the Highway 99 motels and day trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kingston and the Kitsap Peninsula
goDoor to door: About 30 min crossing, plus waiting
Washington State Ferries from Edmonds Terminal, 199 Sunset Ave S
Walk-on fares are round trip; vehicle fares one way. Summer weekend car lines can run to hours.
Door to door: About 30–45 min by train
Amtrak Cascades or Sounder from Edmonds station, or bus 909 to Link light rail
Sounder runs mainly on weekdays; check the timetable before you plan a weekend.
Everett
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min
Amtrak Cascades or Sounder north from Edmonds station
Good half-day for the waterfront and the Boeing factory tour (book ahead).
Mukilteo
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Sounder train or a short drive north on SR-525
Lighthouse park and its own ferry to Whidbey Island.
Lynnwood
cautionDoor to door: About 25–35 min
Community Transit bus 102 or 130 to Lynnwood Transit Center
Mostly a transfer point for Link light rail and shopping; not a sight in itself.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown / waterfront (Main St and Sunset Ave)
Walk to the ferry, the dive park and every restaurant listed here. Few beds: one harbour hotel plus small inns, so book ahead in summer.
Highway 99 strip (south and east)
Cheaper motels with parking, 5–10 min drive from downtown; you need a car or a bus for everything.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or hotel double room1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Edmonds–Kingston ferry, walk-on round trip2 × US$11 | US$23 |
| Amtrak Cascades Edmonds–Seattle, one way2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$51 |
| Trip total≈ US$282 per person per day, bed included | US$564 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax is added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $4–6 |
| Bistro main course | $10–25 |
| Beer, draught at a brewpub | $7–9 |
| Cascadia Art Museum entry, adultSeniors $7; youth and students free. | $10 |
| Edmonds Historical Museum, suggested donation | $2 adults / $1 students |
| Rideshare, downtown to Lynnwood Transit Centercheck | $15–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry vehicle lines back up for hours on summer weekends: walk on, or arrive very early.
- Puget Sound is cold year-round (roughly 8–12 °C (46–54 °F)): shore diving needs a drysuit and a buddy.Puget Sound is cold year-round (roughly 46–54 °F (8–12 °C)): shore diving needs a drysuit and a buddy.
- Downtown parking near the ferry is tight on sunny weekends and market days.
- Winter days are dark by about 16:30 and rain is frequent from October to April.Winter days are dark by about 4:30 PM and rain is frequent from October to April.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
No embassies in Edmonds. Consulates-general are in Seattle; national embassies are in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Edmonds → Kingston ferry, walk-on: about $11.35 round trip, 30 min
- Edmonds → Seattle, Amtrak Cascades: about $15 one way, 30 min (check)
- Community Transit local bus: about $2.75, exact fare or ORCA card (check)
Say or show
- Where is the ferry terminal? — Where is the ferry terminal?
- One adult, walk-on, please — One adult, walk-on, please
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Thanks, have a good one — Thanks, have a good one
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Edmonds. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (wet, grey, short days) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialCity of Edmonds
- officialWashington State Ferries
- officialAmtrak — Edmonds station
- officialCommunity Transit
- officialCascadia Art Museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Edmonds, revision 5276329 (CC BY-SA 4.0)