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How long is the walk from light rail to Sea Tac Airport?

What is the distance between the station and the terminal? The distance from the station to the terminal is 950 feet or 316 yards. It's about a seven to nine minute walk from the Alaska Airlines baggage claim. 1.57 times the height of the Space Needle (without the stairs!)



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Travelers can ride light rail between the airport and downtown, and other light rail destinations. The SeaTac/Airport Station is connected to the fourth floor of the Airport Garage and a covered, level walkway connects to the airport terminal.

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Yes. Many people take luggage on the light rail.

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In 2009, Sound Transit opened the 15.6-mile Link line from downtown Seattle to Sea-Tac Airport. This line also serves Seattle's SODO industrial area and the Beacon Hill and Rainier Valley neighborhoods. About 30,000 passengers ride the train every weekday.

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Link light rail Link travels from Northgate, the University of Washington, downtown Seattle, southeast Seattle, SeaTac Airport and Angle Lake, 20 hours a day, 7 days a week. Link trains run every 8, 10 or 15 minutes depending on the time of day.

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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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An Uber most likely will cost $25-35 from the airport to downtown depending upon demand. Helpful?

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Uber/Lyft (Recommended) The ride-share services will cost an estimated $35-50 from the airport to the cruise terminals. In addition, since this is a private ride, you can ask your driver to make stops on the way if you forgot anything or want to pick up some snacks before the cruise.

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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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Thursdays and Fridays are typically the airport's busiest days, followed by Sundays, Cooper said.

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Current Average TSA Wait Time at SEA This average wait time is based on the current time (Pacific Standard Time). Please expect to wait up to at least (25 mins) on average to go through security checkpoints at SEA.

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Peak hours at Sea-Tac run from 4 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the most traffic between 5 a.m. and 12 p.m.

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Seattle-area trains on Sound Transit's 1 Line were involved in collisions 92 times in 2015-2021, about once per month, based on Federal Transit Administration (FTA) data. There were 21 injuries and deaths, placing Sound Transit 15th of 22 light-rail systems.

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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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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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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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There are no turnstiles, so passengers are supposed to either buy a ticket or tap their pre-paid card. But so few riders are paying, fares are currently covering just 5% of the system's operating costs, a fraction of the 40% mark Sound Transit set as a requirement.

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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. These are estimated prices and may vary.

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