What is the best airport for the University of Washington?

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is located approximately 20 miles south of the University of Washington and 15 miles south of Downtown Seattle. It is approximately 30 minutes from the airport to the University of Washington which is located in the University District (U-district) area.



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One-way fare from SeaTac Airport to The University of Washington is $3.25. Tickets must be purchased prior to boarding. Fares are distance based. Round trip day passes from SeaTac Airport to the University of Washington are $6.50 and are valid for the date and all stations printed on the ticket.

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Your student's quarterly U-PASS fees let them access public transit with their Husky Card, including unlimited rides on Metro and regional buses, as well as Link Light Rail.

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Like other light-rail systems, Seattle's operates on an “honor system,” meaning people are expected to pay before they board, but there are no turnstiles to keep them from boarding if they don't pay.

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The airport is located about 15 miles south of SU. To get to SU from Sea-Tac airport: Take the Link light rail northbound to International District/Chinatown station (8 stops) and then take the Seattle Streetcar at 5th and S. Jackson, eastbound, getting off at Broadway & Marion stop for Seattle University.

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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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The cheapest airport near Seattle is Seattle / Tacoma International – which is 12.1 miles away from the center of Seattle. We've found flights to this airport from $37.

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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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The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Washington University in St. Louis is 7 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.

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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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