What is the cheapest way to get to the Seattle airport?

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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SEA Airport provides a complimentary Train-to-Plane shuttle between the terminal and the Link Light Rail station. It operates seven days a week from 5 a.m. to midnight from the Link light rail station to the center of the garage, for assistance please call (206) 787- 4069 or (206) 787- 5906.

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Taxis, Uber or Lyft If you are not living close to the airport, these can be rather expensive options. Taxis charge rates of $40 -$50 from downtown Seattle to the airport. Uber and Lyft rates will come to $35-$45.

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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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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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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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Be very cautious when assuming Uber will be cheaper. With fewer drivers your facing surge pricing far more frequently. With flat rate cabs at Seatac a taxi may very well be cheaper. Cabs are a flat rate from downtown to seatac for $40 and apparently they have established a flat rate from the cruises at pier 91.

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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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We have a $40 Flat Rate from downtown Seattle to SeaTac Airport.

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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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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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Premier Airport Shuttle offers convenient transportation choices to SeaTac depending on your budget and group size. Our lowest cost option is the Limited-Stop SeaTac Airport Shuttle. We also offer nonstop Private Van service.

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

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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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Taxis: Taxicabs are vehicles that transport people for compensation and accept multiple forms of payment, such as cash or credit card. The passenger controls the route and destination.

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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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