How does the Seattle monorail work?

The 0.9-mile (1.4 km) monorail runs along 5th Avenue between Seattle Center and Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle, making no intermediate stops. The monorail is a major tourist attraction but also operates as a regular public transit service with trains every ten minutes running for up to 16 hours per day.



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Tickets are on sale from the Monorail ticket vending machines at both Seattle Center and Westlake Station. We currently accept credit card and contactless payment only. Prices listed are one-way fares.

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Adult, ages 19-64, one-way, currently $3.00, increases to $3.25 one-way adult, effective July 1, 2022. Adult one-way fare increases to $3.50 one-way effective January 1, 2023. Youth, ages 6-18, one-way, currently $1.50, increases to $1.75 one-way, effective January 1, 2023.

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Seattle Center Monorail departs approximately every 10 minutes*. *During peak event service, the Monorail departs every 4 minutes. How long is the ride? The Monorail takes approximately 3 minutes to get from station to station.

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Take one direct light rail from Space Needle to Pike Place Market in Seattle: take the SEATTLE MONORAIL light rail from Seattle Center station to Westlake Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min.

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Space Needle to Pike Place Market by walk and bus. The journey time between Space Needle and Pike Place Market is around 13 min and covers a distance of around 1 miles.

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The nearest light rail station to Pike Place Market in Seattle is Westlake Ave & 7th Ave. It's a 7 min walk away.

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Seattle Center Monorail does not travel to Sea-Tac Airport; it only travels between Seattle Center and Westlake Center. At Westlake Center, you can connect with the Sound Transit 1 Line (lower level) which travels to Sea-Tac Airport.

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Yes! The Walt Disney World monorail is completely free, and is open for any guest to ride without a ticket. Just know that you may have to pay for parking if you're looking to park and ride.

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And, yes you can ride the monorail at Disney World for free. All Disney transportation to and from the theme parks is free and this includes the Walt Disney World monorail. Guests can use the free Disney monorail from the ticket and transportation center over to Magic Kingdom and also to EPCOT.

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Monorail is completely different from Light Rail. A monorail runs on a single guide system. A Light Rail runs on two tracks.

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Ticket fares are as follows: Adults: $3.50/one-way, Youth (ages 6-18): $1.75/one-way, Reduced Rate (Seniors 65+, Disabled, Persons with Medicare Card, Active Duty U.S. Military Personnel): $1.75/one-way. Roundtrip is twice the price of a one-way. Children 5 & under ride FREE! Now accepting ORCA and credit cards.

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As of today, Oct. 7, ORCA cards can be used to pay for your monorail fare. This makes the already popular mode of transport (with 2 million annual passengers) an even better option for commuters and students traveling between the Seattle Center and Westlake Station in downtown Seattle.

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You can buy a one-way ticket or an all day/round trip ticket for Link light rail or Sounder at all Link light rail stations and Sounder stations. You can pay with cash or a credit/debit card. Of course, the easiest way to pay is with an ORCA card.

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Even those who said it was expensive admitted that for first-time visitors to Seattle, it's a must-see and a few recommend purchasing a CityPASS to save money. Reviewers also recommend you make a stop here on a clear day as you'll likely miss out on the views if it's foggy.

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Seattle Center has many attractions. The Monorail is the last stop for the Light rail train, which runs from SeaTac airport. Both modes of transpo are luggage compatible.

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A taxi ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to downtown Seattle typically costs between $40 and $50, depending on traffic and time of day. These are estimated prices and may vary.

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But with aptly placed staircases, amenities and employment opportunities on every corner, and bus routes linking most neighborhoods, Seattle is actually a very walkable city. In fact, it's No. 8 among the most walkable cities in the country.

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Everyone can enjoy a visit to Pike Place Market, as there are shops and restaurants here that can appeal to all interests and ages. Visitors usually spend about 2 to 3 hours checking out the market, but it's easy to make it an all-day adventure if you want to explore everything it has to offer.

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