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How far is downtown Seattle from airport?

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is located approximately 20 miles south of the University of Washington and 15 miles south of Downtown Seattle.



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Headed to downtown Seattle or the University of Washington? Link light rail is just the ticket, with trains departing every 8-10 minutes most of the day. From baggage claim, follow the signs for Link light rail. From baggage carousel 16 at the north end of the terminal, go up one floor to the skybridge level.

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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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Our Taxis are available 24/7/365. No need to walk, we will pick you and your bags up curbside. Returning to Sea-Tac? We have a $40 Flat Rate from downtown Seattle to SeaTac Airport.

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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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Take an Airporter from Seatac Airport to Seattle Hotels Airporters are probably your cheapest option if you have lots of luggage and don't want to walk to the light rail station. A few options with pricing are: Premier Airport Shuttle – offers service in a Shared Van or Private Van Service.

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Headed to downtown Seattle or the University of Washington? Link light rail is just the ticket, with trains departing every 8-10 minutes most of the day. From baggage claim, follow the signs for Link light rail. From baggage carousel 16 at the north end of the terminal, go up one floor to the skybridge level.

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Uber is a reliable option for travelers heading to the airport. Based on the operating agreement with the airport, riders can be dropped off at the Departures or Arrivals drives. If you'd like to receive a trip request afterwards, you'll need to keep the Uber driver app on to maintain your place in the FIFO queue.

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At SuperShuttle Express, we believe your trip to Seattle should be as stress-free as possible. When you ride with us, we'll pick you up and drop you off right at the airport terminal, so you won't have to walk long distances like you might with another shuttle service.

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Premier Airport Shuttle provides Shared and Private Door to Door Van Service to any home, hotel, or business address with convenient luggage assistance, while reducing vehicle congestion on the highways and airport roadways.

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You can easily get around Seattle without a car. Places like Pike Place Market, the Seattle Center, the waterfront, and a lot of neighborhoods are walkable.

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The distance between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle and Pike Place Market, Seattle is approximately 15.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min.

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Taxi fare from Seattle airport to the city centre However, Seattle airport taxi services offer flat-rate fares to downtown Seattle for the price of $40 (€35), excluding tips. Please note that there are no price differences for day, night or weekend trips.

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You can use the Link Light Rail and Monorail to travel between the Airport and Seattle Center - great for if you want to visit the Space Needle during a long lay-over!

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Most hotels are walking distance to the airport and there are sidewalks and crosswalks throughout the neighborhood. Hotels in Seattle Airport: There are no hotels directly inside the Seattle Airport.

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Seattle is notorious for its traffic jams, so avoid them: most visitors find they do just fine here on foot, or using public transportation. Unless you're planning on taking a lot of day trips out of the city, you don't need your own car to enjoy a vacation in Seattle.

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Link light rail connects downtown Seattle to SeaTac Airport with 11 stops in between. The ride only takes 37 minutes from Airport to Westlake Center and costs only $3.00 each way (Youth 6-18: $1.50; Seniors 65+ & Disabled: $1.00). For more information about Link light rail, visit soundtransit.org.

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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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Although traveling through SEA Airport may seem daunting at first, the terminal is small enough that you can easily get to where you are going in just two to five minutes! Here's a guide on how to navigate the airport on the SEA Underground trains.

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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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Ride Share from the Airport to Pier 91: Uber An Uber will cost around $50 to Pier 91 (Smith Cove Cruise Terminal) from the Seattle airport. There is a designated area for ride-share cars at the terminal.

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