How much is a ride from Seattle 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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An Uber most likely will cost $25-35 from the airport to downtown depending upon demand. Helpful?

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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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In Seattle, traditional cabs are 50% cheaper than Ubers to go from Seatac to the city. Or you can take the light rail directly from the airport into the city for $2.50 (and presumably catch a cheaper taxi there).

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The Best Ways to Get to Downtown Seattle from Seatac Airport
  1. Ride the Light Rail. If you don't mind wheeling your luggage, this is the best and cheapest way to go. ...
  2. Using Uber to go to Seattle from Seatac. ...
  3. Take a Cab from the Seatac Airport. ...
  4. Use Lyft. ...
  5. Take an Airporter from Seatac Airport to Seattle Hotels. ...
  6. Get a Rental Car.


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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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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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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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Sea-Tac Airport Shuttle with Limited Stops Our Seattle Airport Shuttle and Seattle Cruise Express Shuttle offer a new and improved Shared Ride Shuttle experience with fewer stops. We provide Seattle airport shuttle transportation service at any address throughout the Greater Central and South Puget Sound regions.

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Your link to the airport Getting to and from the airport has never been easier. It takes just 38 minutes between the airport and the heart of downtown Seattle.

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Where is Budget Car Rental at Seattle Airport? Proceed to the baggage claim level. Exit through doors 1 or 15 and proceed to the designated rental car shuttle bus stops. The common airport shuttle bus will take you to the rental car facility.

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Uber and Lyft rates will come to $35-$45. We haven't factored in the extra charges due to surge pricing or getting caught in traffic. Also, these rates are only for one way. This means you may end up spending up to $100 for transportation to and from SeaTac Airport!

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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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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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All the avenues between the Market and the Center are perfectly safe to walk during the day.

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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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