Questions tagged [washington-state]
Questions regarding travel to or within the State of Washington, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
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Which EV roaming networks are important for rental EV travel in Washington, Oregon, and California?
I am going to rent an electric car in British Columbia, and take a brief road trip through Washington state (USA). Future trips might take me through Oregon and California. I do not own or use an ...
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4x4 Rental in Northern Idaho
I have some things to do in Northern Idaho that would require a day or two of driving on maintained-but-rough gravel roads and dirt driveways that I have my doubts about being able to get my compact ...
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Vaccination card in WA, U.S. for a person fully vaccinated abroad [duplicate]
My mother arrived today in WA, U.S. from Uzbekistan on an immigrant visa. She already had had 3 doses of Covid-19 vaccine (manufactured in China) in Uzbekistan before she got her U.S. visa. She had ...
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What's the point of having a Good To Go! pass aside from avoiding the extra 25¢USD/trip?
I drove through some bridges and tunnels in Seattle, some of which had a toll fee levied by the Good to Go toll collection system. When creating a "Good to Go!" account, I see on https://...
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How can I make sure my car doesn't get impounded/ticketed before the 72h parking deadline in Seattle, or at least, prove it wasn't parked over 72h? [closed]
I'm reading that there exists a dedicated phone line, 206-684-8763, to report to the Seattle Police vehicles parked in one spot for over 72 hours. How can I make sure that my car doesn't get impounded ...
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Where can one park one's car for free for a few weeks reasonably close to Seattle (SEA) airport? [closed]
I wonder where one can park one's car for free for a few weeks (preferably >1 month) reasonably close to Seattle (SEA) airport. Let's say reasonably = less than 1h car ride.
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How to get from Everett, WA to Vancouver, BC on public transit (on a Sunday)?
I live in Vancouver, BC and going to a concert in Everett, WA and while going south the only option is flying due to covid restrictions. However, coming back overland looks more sensible because the ...
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Do red cross signs on the street mean I am not allowed to drive into this alley in Seattle?
I saw alley this alley:
Google Street view
The presence of the red crossses at the entrance of the alley (= the bottom of the picture) makes me wonder whether I am allowed to drive into this alley. ...
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Can I pay my "Good to Go" toll bill without a "Good to Go" pass and without having to have access to the letter they sent me?
I drove through some bridges and tunnels in Seattle, some of which had a toll fee levied by the Good to Go toll collection system.
Can I pay my "Good to Go" toll bill without a physical &...
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Why does Google Maps say that driving from San Francisco to Seattle via Portland is 30 minutes faster than driving from San Francisco to Seattle?
I read the following ETAs:
GMaps: San Francisco to Seattle: 13h23min.
GMaps: San Francisco to Seattle via Portland, Oregon: 12h55min.
Why does Google Maps say that driving from San Francisco to ...
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Is it legal to turn right on to the near lane of 4 lane road (two lanes per direction), when there is a vehicle on the far lane (USA)
Is it legal to turn right on to the near lane of 4 lane road (two lanes per direction), when there is a vehicle on the far lane or should I wait for the blue car to pass.
Location: USA, WA
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Seeking lake to paddle board at Mt Baker, Glacier, WA
I'm going to visit Glacier, WA for vacation and will stay there for a few days. I plan to bring my stand up paddleboard with me, and would like to know if it's allowed to paddleboard on lakes there, ...
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What are the ways to get from the US mainland to Vancouver Island with a car? [closed]
I would like to take my car from Seattle to the south end of Vancouver Island, but I'm willing to drive to any ferry terminal. What are my options and how much do they cost?
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Can you visit the Skagit Valley tulip festival at sunrise?
The tulip festival website mentions that they are:
Open Every Day April 1-30 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Is it possible to visit the tulip fields earlier than that? I would like to take some nice photos, as ...
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How to legally sleep in a van while traveling the Orcas and San Juan islands?
Girlfriend and I are flying out the end of September to Seattle, renting a van with stowaway seating (so we can sleep in it) and then driving up to the ferry to Orcas Island. I've lived on an island ...