How long does it take to get from Seattle cruise port to airport?
How far is the airport from the pier? Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located 15 miles from downtown Seattle. Depending on traffic, the drive could take 30-45 minutes.
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If flying in, the airport is about 15 miles south of the cruise ports, which are located in downtown Seattle. The trip is a 20-30 minute ride, depending on traffic. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for reaching the port, even if you don't have a car. In general we'd recommend Uber/Lyft to the cruise port.
Premier Airport Shuttle provides Seattle cruise shuttle services departing from SEA Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and nearby hotels, to and from the cruise ship terminals at Pier 66 and Pier 91. Prices are $28–33 per person one-way or $56-66 per person round-trip. Reservations are required.
A one-way trip from Seattle airport to the Port of Seattle would cost you around $50 (€44.20), excluding tips. It is good to know that there are no price differences for day, night or weekend trips.
Passenger disembark usually begins at 7:30 a.m. at the earliest. After baggage retrieval, passengers begin exiting the cruise terminal approximately 10 - 15 minutes later. Debark is over around 10:30 a.m. when the last passenger is off the vessel.
The entire timeline can take 30 to 45 minutes after arrival. Just because your cruise ship is at the dock doesn't mean that people get off immediately. Once you are cleared to go ashore, you may experience a rush of people, but lines tend to decrease quickly.
Bottom Line: Time to leave the ship can vary widely. If everything goes smoothly and there are automated kiosks for immigration, it can be as little as 15 minutes. However, delays and thousands of passengers leaving at once can lead to longer wait times of 1-2 hours until you are outside the cruise terminal.
Are taxis or Ubers cheaper in Seattle? The cost of UberX and Lyft is comparable or less than most taxis, with much nicer quality / cleaner vehicles. Water ferries and public buses are also available for a much lower cost, but rarely do tourists want to have to carry their luggage onto these public options.
TO/FROM AIRPORTS: 14.06 miles from airport, approximately 20-40 minutes dependant on traffic conditions. PARKING: Bell Street Parking Garage (Republic Parking - www.rpnw.com) located directly across the street from Pier 66.
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.
Sea-Tac Airport Shuttle with Limited StopsWe provide Seattle airport shuttle transportation service to any address throughout the Greater Central and South Puget Sound regions.
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.
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.
Seattle has two busy cruise ship terminals, and more than one million passengers embark annually from the Puget Sound waterfront for 7-10 day cruises to Alaska. Seattle's cruise season runs from late April through early October.
Like most of us the tendency is to recommend Uber or Lyft to get around. Unfortunately when Seattle imputed a min wage for rideshare drivers (currently about $19 an hr) it raised fares and then another 40-50% increase earlier this year.
Almost all taxis (including Yellow Cab and STITA) accept major credit cards and traveller's checks including Visa, American Express, and MasterCard. It is important to tip your Seattle cab driver; a tip of around 15% to 20% is the norm.
Cruise Ship Boarding FAQAs mentioned, cruise ships usually start boarding four to five hours before departure and won't allow you to board until they're ready. So there's no use in arriving at the cruise terminal first thing in the morning as you'll have to wait around for hours before you can even board.
It could take a few minutes or an hour to walk off the ship once it's over. The entire process will take a few hours to get every single passenger off the ship when the cruise is over. Usually the last guests are walking off the ship in the 9:00am hour.