How much is light rail to SeaTac?

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 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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You'll pay $3.00 to ride the Link light rail train from Seatac airport to downtown Seattle. Fares vary based on distance, the cheapest being $2.25 and the most expensive being $3.50, but between the airport and the downtown exits, it currently costs $3.00. What is this?

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

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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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Yes. Many people take luggage on the light rail.

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COACH CLASS - ADULTS (ages 16+): $82.00 | CHILDREN (ages 2-15): $51.00 | CHILDREN UNDER 2: FREE. Take a journey to the canyon and back with style and grace aboard our streamliner-era coaches.

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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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Fourteen miles long, East Link includes 10 stations from Seattle's International District to Judkins Park, across I-90 to Mercer Island and South Bellevue, and through downtown Bellevue and the Bel-Red area to Redmond Technology Station.

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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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