Link light railLink 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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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.
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.
DISADVANTAGES of light railHigher capital costs. Generally lower proportion of seats to standees. Inflexibility of route e.g. in case of breakdown or a temporary street closure due to a special event or parade. Inflexibility - one tram cannot overtake another.
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.
Headed to downtown Seattle or the University of Washington? Link light rail is just the ticket, with trains departing every 8-10 minutes most of the day. From baggage claim, follow the signs for Link light rail. From baggage carousel 16 at the north end of the terminal, go up one floor to the skybridge level.
Compared to other popular forms of travel, such as cars, ships, buses, and planes, trains are one of the safest forms of transportation in the United States.
Is environmentally friendly. Electric-powered light rail reduces emissions and produces less noise than other transit modes, especially for an equivalent volume of automobile traffic.
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.
Seattle is notorious for its traffic jams, so avoid them: most visitors find they do just fine here on foot, or using public transportation. Unless you're planning on taking a lot of day trips out of the city, you don't need your own car to enjoy a vacation in Seattle.
Some of the best ways to get around Seattle include walking, public transportation, driving, biking, and using the ferries. How you choose to explore Seattle depends on your itinerary, budget, and preferred level of comfort.