What is the best way to get from Seattle airport to downtown?

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.



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

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Take an Airporter from Seatac Airport to Seattle Hotels Airporters are probably your cheapest option if you have lots of luggage and don't want to walk to the light rail station. A few options with pricing are: Premier Airport Shuttle – offers service in a Shared Van or Private Van Service.

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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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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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Are taxis or Ubers cheaper in Seattle? The cost of UberX and Lyft is comparable or less than most taxis, with much nicer quality / cleaner vehicles. Water ferries and public buses are also available for a much lower cost, but rarely do tourists want to have to carry their luggage onto these public options.

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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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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is located approximately 20 miles south of the University of Washington and 15 miles south of Downtown Seattle.

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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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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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Tickets are on sale from the Monorail ticket vending machines at both Seattle Center and Westlake Station. We currently accept credit card and contactless payment only. Prices listed are one-way fares.

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Do drivers using Uber pick up at SEA? Yes. Go to this list of airports around the world where you can request a ride with Uber. How much will an Uber trip to SEA cost?

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Uber released rankings of the best and worst cities for the ride-hailing company's drivers to pick up passengers and Seattle was second worst in the U.S., trailing only New York City. That means a lot of you aren't getting the 5-star rating you think you are every time you catch a ride.

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Almost all taxis (including Yellow Cab and STITA) accept major credit cards and traveller's checks including Visa, American Express, and MasterCard. It is important to tip your Seattle cab driver; a tip of around 15% to 20% is the norm.

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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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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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Seattle Center Monorail does not travel to Sea-Tac Airport; it only travels between Seattle Center and Westlake Center. At Westlake Center, you can connect with the Sound Transit 1 Line (lower level) which travels to Sea-Tac Airport.

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After collecting luggage, turn to face the street. Then, turn to the right and walk to the end of the Baggage Claim area. Exit through Door #2 or Door #00, which are past Baggage Carousel #1. Shuttles board right outside on the sidewalk in the designated Airporter Shuttle area.

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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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Is there a direct train between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Central Waterfront? Yes, there is a direct train departing from SeaTac/Airport Station station and arriving at University St Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

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