How does the link work Seattle?

Link trains offer two-way, rapid service 20 hours each day. Trains leave every seven to eight minutes during peak periods and every 10 minutes during midday and evening hours. Light rail trains operate in their own right of way and provide a 36-minute ride between Sea-Tac Airport and downtown Seattle.



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Link travels between University of Washington Station and Angle Lake Station, making 14 stops along the way, including downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. Adult fares range from $2.25 to $3.25; Children 5 & under ride free; Youth 6-18 pay $1.50; Seniors 65+ & Disabled pay $1.00.

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Link travels between University of Washington Station and Angle Lake Station, making 14 stops along the way, including downtown Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport. Adult fares range from $2.25 to $3.25; Children 5 & under ride free; Youth 6-18 pay $1.50; Seniors 65+ & Disabled pay $1.00.

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Like other light-rail systems, Seattle's operates on an “honor system,” meaning people are expected to pay before they board, but there are no turnstiles to keep them from boarding if they don't pay.

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You may park at Metro park-and-rides for no charge—first come, first served. Park-and-rides that offered parking permits prior to the program suspension currently do not need permits to park. Select Sound Transit parking facilities offer parking permits. For more information, visit Sound Transit's website.

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Pay your Link fare with:
  1. ORCA card - Tap ORCA before you enter the platform and after you get off the train. ...
  2. Ticket - Buy Link tickets from the station ticket machine with cash, Visa or MasterCard.
  3. Transit Go Ticket app - download in the app store, set-up your account and buy tickets ahead of time.


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Take one direct light rail from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pike Place Market in Seattle: take the 1-LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to Westlake Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

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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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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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How much is taxi from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to downtown? A taxi ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to downtown Seattle typically costs between $40 and $50, depending on traffic and time of day.

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