Can I get an ORCA card at Seatac?

ORCA cards are available for purchase in the vending machines located in the Sea-Tac light rail station. For more information about public transit options to and from Sea-Tac International airport, visit the Port of Seattle's transit information page.



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In Seattle, you must use buses if you wish to get out into the neighborhoods, including major tourist attractions. Get yourself an ORCA card. We mean this. Yes, it costs you an extra $5, but it will save you a ton of headaches dealing with a thicket of fare policies, overlapping agencies, and transfer rules.

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Light rail fares vary between USD 2.25 and USD 3.25 for a one-way ticket and USD 6.50 for a round trip ticket.

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Seattle Housing Authority residents may request a free ORCA card by emailing [email protected] or calling (206) 615-3551.

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Visit myORCA.com to get additional cards. Your phone cannot currently function as your ORCA card. You still need an ORCA card to pay your fare. Tap-to-pay functionality using the app will be available for riders starting in 2023, but is not currently an option.

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What is the distance between the station and the terminal? The distance from the station to the terminal is 950 feet or 316 yards. It's about a seven to nine minute walk from the Alaska Airlines baggage claim. 1.57 times the height of the Space Needle (without the stairs!)

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Uber/Lyft (Recommended) The ride-share services will cost an estimated $35-50 from the airport to the cruise terminals. In addition, since this is a private ride, you can ask your driver to make stops on the way if you forgot anything or want to pick up some snacks before the cruise.

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Take public transit Definitely the cheapest option for getting to Sea-Tac is Sound Transit light rail, which runs between the airport and Westlake Center downtown (about a 38-minute trip) from 5 a.m. through 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to midnight Sundays and holidays.

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An Uber most likely will cost $25-35 from the airport to downtown depending upon demand. Helpful?

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Fly past traffic to downtown Seattle by taking Link light rail. It's quick, it's easy and economical.

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The Shuttle Express takes about 45 minutes and costs $18.00 per person. Regarding the light rail, it depends on your comfort level. Check out their website (google Sound Transit Seattle) for more information.

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In the new system, each rider will need their own ORCA card to ride and pay their fare. Because the system stores value in your account rather than on the card itself, a single card cannot be used to pay for multiple riders.

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In Seattle, traditional cabs are 50% cheaper than Ubers to go from Seatac to the city. Or you can take the light rail directly from the airport into the city for $2.50 (and presumably catch a cheaper taxi there).

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Yes. Many people take luggage on the light rail.

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  • Relax and unwind.


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Fare Ambassadors randomly board the trains at either end of the car and work their way to the middle asking every rider for proof they've paid their fare. If you have not tapped your ORCA card before boarding, it will not show as a valid fare when checked. Riders who don't have valid proof of payment get a warning.

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Sound Transit requires fares on all buses and trains, except for youth 18 and under. Use your ORCA card or the Transit GO Ticket app for touch-free payment.

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