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How long does it take to ride the Seattle Monorail?

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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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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The nation's first full-scale commercial monorail system and a beloved Seattle landmark, the Seattle Center Monorail provides a fun, quick, and convenient link between downtown Seattle and the Space Needle.

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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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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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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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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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SkyCity at the Space Needle is one of the most expensive restaurants in Seattle. The average entrée price is $44.93—to spend this much on the ground, you'll have to get a menu degustation at Rover's or put on a tie and go to Canlis.

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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 you can just ride for fun and go via the hotels or over to Epcot. Yes. Why not take the opportunity to visit the hotels on the monorail route and have a look around. We often do this on a non park day or to entertain little ones or to check out the different resort decorations at holidays.

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Definitely can ride the monorail whenever you would like as long as it's open and running. One recommendation I would give is to check the time for Epcot Forever. You can time it right to take the Epcot monorail from the transportation and ticket center and go over Epcot and by the lagoon during the show.

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Safe Neighborhoods and Areas in Seattle In addition, the main tourist attractions like Pike Place Market, Seattle Center, Space Needle, and waterfront attractions are safe to explore. There are no particularly dangerous and unsafe neighborhoods in Seattle that you should never visit.

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The best time to visit the Seattle Space Needle is on clearer days, either early in the morning before the crowds arrive or at sunset, so you can get daytime and nighttime views in one visit.

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For the best views, visit the Space Needle on a clear day. This may seem obvious, but with Seattle's reputation for rainy weather, it's worth noting. On a clear day, you'll be able to see for miles and all that sunshine will help you take fantastic photos. For a truly unique experience, plan your visit around sunset.

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King County Metro's RRFP ORCA card entitles senior riders (ages 65+), riders with a disability (ages 6-64), and Medicare cardholders to $1.50 reduced fare on transit. Subscribe to the TAP Newsletter! To sign up for updates or to access your subscriber preferences, please enter your contact information below.

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Basic rules for bus and train passengers Hold personal items, store in overhead racks or under the seat. Respect the privacy of other passengers. Use audio/video equipment only with headphones. Carry food and drinks in closed containers.

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Save time, fuel and money with Seattle's Link light rail system! 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).

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