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Transportation
The Seattle area provides many options for travel by air, land, rail and water.
A frequently asked question is how to get from SeaTac Airport to downtown Seattle – we recommend catching on the Sound Transit Link Light Rail – please see details below.
Ground Transportation
Seattle Center Monorail
Direct transportation between downtown Seattle’s Westlake Center Station (400 Pine Street, Seattle) and Seattle Center Station.
Sound Transit Link Light Rail
Transportation from SeaTac airport through Downtown to University of Washington. Trains depart every 6-15 minutes depending on time of day.
SoundTransit.org
(888) 889-6368
Seattle Streetcar
Seattle Streetcar has two routes, the South Lake Union Streetcar from South Lake Union to Belltown and the First Hill Streetcar from Capitol Hill to Pioneer Square. Streetcars run every 10-15 minutes daily.
King County Metro Transit
King County Metro provides bus transportation between neighborhoods in Seattle and greater King County. Check their website for routes and timetables.
Sound Transit Express Bus Rt. 590 Tacoma/Seattle
Transportation between downtown Seattle and downtown Tacoma daily between March 27, 2016 and September 10th, 2016. Check website for specific schedule-buses depart every 30 minutes for most of the day.
Amtrak
Amtrak has a variety of train routes connecting Downtown Seattle to Portland, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Chicago, and more! Visit their website for specific routes and schedules.
www.amtrak.com/northwest-train-routes
1-800-USA-RAIL (872-7245)
Pronto Cycle Share
Pronto is a cycle sharing system which rents bikes from over 50 stations throughout the city! 24-hour and 3-day passes are available.
www.ProntoCycleShare.com
1-844-6-PRONTO (844-677-6686)
Water Transportation
Victoria Clipper
The Victoria Clipper provides transportation between Seattle, Victoria, and the San Juan Islands. Boats depart daily.
Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries provide a variety of water routes connecting Seattle, Bainbridge Island, Vashon, Bremerton, the San Juans, Vancouver Island, and more! Boats depart every hour or so daily, depending on the route.
www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
Washington State: 1-888-808-7977
Seattle or Out of State: 206-464-6400
King County Water Taxi
King County Water Taxi operates two routes, one between Vashon Island and Downtown Seattle and one between West Seattle and Downtown Seattle. The West Seattle Water Taxi operates every half hour daily, and the Vashon Island Ferry operates every half hour during commuting hours.