How to get from the airport to Seattle

Learn how to get from Seattle-Tacoma Airport to downtown, train or bus station: modes of transportation, their costs and where to buy a ticket.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located 20 kilometers from the city. It serves the cities of Seattle and Tacoma. The largest airport in the state of Washington. Passenger throughput is more than 30 million people per year.

How to get to the city center

From the airport, you can get to the city by bus, subway, cab, shuttle, or rent a car. The journey will take you about 25-30 minutes.

Seattle Public Transportation

Public transportation

Bus

From Seattle Airport, you can get into the city by taking the #156 bus, which runs to South Center and Des Moines.

  • Where to Find: The most convenient way to get to the bus stop is to walk along the north side of the fourth floor of the airport terminal to the Sound Transit Link light rail station. Next, get off at International Boulevard (State Highway 99).

  • Operation times: Buses run around the clock every 20 minutes. The exact departure time is indicated on the information boards at the bus stop.

  • Fare: 2 USD. You can buy a ticket from the driver.

Metro

Sound Transit Metro trains run from the airport to the University of Washington, South Seattle, and downtown.

  • Where to find: The station is located on the fourth floor of the air station parking garage.

  • Operation hours: from 05:00 to 01:00 Monday through Saturday, and from 06:00 to 00:00 on Sunday. The traffic interval is 6 -15 minutes.

  • Fare: 3 USD

  • Where to buy a ticket: at the terminal at the station. You can buy a single ticket or a travel card. The ticket is checked by the controllers and if you decide to take a hare, you will be fined 124 USD.

A subway train in a Seattle station

Transfer

If you are traveling with small children or have large and heavy luggage, call for a transfer and the driver will be waiting for you at the airport with a name plate. You can book a transfer online (e.g., gettransfer.com).

Cost: from 32 USD for an economy car.

Taxi

A good way to get into the city if you are very tired and don't plan to save money. The cab stand is located near the terminal exit.

Cost: 40 USD.

Car Rental

If you plan to drive around the city a lot, it is best to rent a car. For this, you need to have an international driver's license. It is best to order a car online - it is cheaper and there is a much larger selection of cars.

  • Cost: from 23 USD per day for an economy class car.

  • Where to find: Car rental desks are located at the airport or can be booked online at a website (e.g. rentalcars).

How to get to the bus and train station

Central Railway Station (King Street Station) can be reached by subway (Red line). It is necessary to travel 9 stops. Get off at the International District /Chinatown Station. You will need to walk 300 feet (1 minute) from the station.

Seattle's bus station can be reached by cab.


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