Airport and In-CityTransportation

Link Light Rail

Sound Transit’s Link light rail 1 Line makes trips from Angle Lake Station to Lynwood through downtown Seattle making 21 stops along the wayincluding downtown Seattle and SEA Airport. Trains arrive every 8 to 15 minutesdepending on the time of dayand take about 40 minutes to travel between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Westlake Station in downtown Seattle. The extension connecting downtown Seattle’s Chinatown-International District to Redmond Technology Station is expected to open in 2025.

Schedule:
Mon-Sat5:00am–1:00am
Sun and holidays6:00am–midnight

Adult Fare: $3 flat fare for all trips. more >>

soundtransit.org

King County Metro Transit

King County Metro Transit provides bus and other service in downtown Seattle and outlying neighborhoods in King County. Download the mobile app for on-the-go transit informationavailable for iPhone and Android.

Schedule:
Timetables and route maps can be found on the King County Metro Transit website.

Adult Fare: $2.75 (ORCA cards; exact cashTransit Go Tickets); more >>

kingcounty.gov

Seattle Streetcars

South Lake Union:

The line connects the South Lake Union neighborhood to Seattle’s vibrant downtown coreconsisting of 1.3 milesnine stopsand full of shops and restaurants as well as Lake Union’s 12-acre waterfront park.

Schedule:
Mon-Fri6am-9pm
Sat7am-9pm
Sun & holidays10am-7pm

No service on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

First Hill:

This line consists of 10 stops and stretches 2.5 milesconnecting to Link light rail at the Capitol Hill and International District stationsthe Sounder Commuter Rail and Amtrak intercity rail at the King Street Stationand Metro Transit buses at several points.

Schedule:
Mon-Fri5:00am-10:30pm
Sat6:00am-10:30pm
Sun & holidays10:00am-8:00pm

Adult Fare: $2.25 (coinscreditORCA cards); $4.50 (all-day pass); more >>

seattle.gov/transportation/getting-around/transit/streetcar

Seattle Center Monorail

The iconic Seattle Center Monorail travels between Westlake Center in downtown and Seattle Center at the base of Queen Anne hill. Trains depart every 10 minutes and the trip takes only 3 minutes each way. One-way fare for adults is $4.00. Schedulesinformation and FAQs are on the Seattle Center Monorail website.

Schedule:
Mon-Thur7:30am-9:00pm
Fri7:30am-11:00pm
Sat8:30-11:00pm
Sun8:30am-9:00pm

(Extended service in summer and for events at Climate Pledge Arena)

Fare: $4.00 (one way; ORCA cards accepted)

seattlemonorail.com

TaxisLimosTown Cars & Ride Sharing

At SEA Airporttaxis and ride-sharing companies are available on the third floor of the parking garage. One-way rides between the airport and downtown range from $50-$70. To arrange for a limotown car or taxi ride in advanceuse any of the travelers’ information boards in baggage claim or visit the ground transportation information booth on the third floor of the parking garage. Contact our destination services team at the Seattle Visitor Center for referrals for specific transportation companies based on your personal travel needs.

In downtown SeattleLyftUberand metered taxis offer in-city transportation from local drivers. All rides can be scheduled using smartphone apps.

Rental Cars & Car Sharing

All car rental companies providing service at SEA Airport are located in the off-site car-rental facility. Dedicated shuttle buses run 24/7 to pick up passengers outside baggage claim at the north and south ends of the main terminal. If you prefer to enjoy the city using public transit when first arrivingcar rentals are available at multiple downtown Seattle locations. Ask our Seattle Visitor Center team for referrals and assistanceor view a list of our rental car members here.

Visitors can rent vehicles by the hour from Zipcar or by the minute from GIG Car Share, an on-demandeco-conscious one-way car sharing option powered by AAA.

Shuttles & Courtesy Vehicles

Ride-sharedoor-to-door vansand airport shuttle services are available to passengers at the Ground Transportation Plaza on the third floor in the SEA Airport parking garage. Premier Airport Shuttle Seattle offers shared and private shuttle service starting from $30.03 per person to Downtown Seattle hotels and also offers regularly scheduled Seattle cruise ship transfers. Hotel courtesy shuttles pick up and drop off passengers on the 3rd floor of the airport parking garage at Islands 1 & 2.

Bike & Scooter Sharing

Seattle is a bike and scooter-friendly city. If you’re visitingit’s easy to find a ride no matter where you are for a fun and fast option of transportation; accessed through app-based services like BirdLimeand Veo. It allows for on-demand personal transport priced by the minute.

Travel by Rail

Five train routes service Seattle’s King Street Stationjust south of downtown. Sound Transit’s Sounder commuter train spans Everettnorth of Seattleto Lakewoodsouth of Tacoma. Amtrak has three routes: Coast Starlight travels between SeattlePortlandand Los Angeles. Amtrak Cascades travels between VancouverBC; Seattle; Tacoma; Portland; Salem; and Eugene. Empire Builder travels between Chicago; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Spokane; Portland; and Seattle. Rocky Mountaineer offers a high-end travel option between Seattle; VancouverBC; and the Canadian Rockies.

Parking

Paid street parking and parking garagesboth covered and outdoorprovide visitors with ample options when driving into downtown.

Paid street parking is in effect Monday-Saturday and is generally limited to 24or 10 hours (all-day). Learn more about paid street parking here.

You can find convenient and affordable parking garages at downtownseattle.org/parking or through SpotHerothe nation’s leading parking reservations app. With SpotHerosearch for dailyweeklyor monthly parking facilities and enjoy the convenience of booking a parking spot at your destination ahead of timeensuring you have a space when you arrive.