Is it safe to ride the Seattle light rail?

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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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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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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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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Sound Transit requires fares on all buses and trains, except for youth 18 and under. Use your ORCA card or the Transit GO Ticket app for touch-free payment.

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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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From baggage carousel 16 at the north end of the terminal, go up one floor to the skybridge level. Head across skybridge 6 and turn left through the parking garage to the light rail station. A free electric shuttle service also operates continuously between the light rail station and the airport skybridge.

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You can catch the Light Rail at SEA Airport and ride it to the Westlake Station in downtown Seattle.

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Yes. Many people take luggage on the light rail.

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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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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.

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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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Here's our list of 10 things to do in and near Seattle Airport, to make your Seattle Airport layover a whole lot of fun.
  • Tuck into tasty food. ...
  • Find a watering hole. ...
  • Shop till you drop. ...
  • Enjoy great live music. ...
  • Get a dose of culture. ...
  • Surf the Web. ...
  • Enjoy a movie. ...
  • Relax and unwind.


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But with aptly placed staircases, amenities and employment opportunities on every corner, and bus routes linking most neighborhoods, Seattle is actually a very walkable city. In fact, it's No. 8 among the most walkable cities in the country.

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You can easily get around Seattle without a car. Places like Pike Place Market, the Seattle Center, the waterfront, and a lot of neighborhoods are walkable.

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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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