There are 4 ways to get from SeaTac to Seattle Center by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Westlake1 Line
54 minDrive 14.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from SeaTac to Seattle Center14.2 mi
21 min$3–4Line 124 bus, line 24 bus
- Take the bus from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way124
- Take the bus from 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way to Denny Way & 2nd Ave N24 / ...
1h 29m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from SeaTac to Seattle Center14.2 mi
21 min$45–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from SeaTac to Seattle Center is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from SeaTac to Seattle Center is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from SeaTac to Seattle Center. However, there are services departing from International Blvd & S 170th St and arriving at Denny Way & 2nd Ave N via Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 3 and 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from SeaTac to Seattle Center. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Seattle Center via Westlake Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between SeaTac and Seattle Center is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.3 miles.
The best way to get from SeaTac to Seattle Center without a car is to tram which takes 54 min and costs .
It takes approximately 54 min to get from SeaTac to Seattle Center, including transfers.
SeaTac to Seattle Center bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 3.
SeaTac to Seattle Center train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac/Airport station.
SeaTac to Seattle Center bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way station.
What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Seattle Center, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Westlake every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from International Blvd & S 170th St to Seattle Center via Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 3, 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, and Denny Way & 2nd Ave N in around 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Westlake
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way to Denny Way & 2nd Ave N
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
King Cab
- Phone
- +1 253-474-8294
- Website
- kingcabnw.com
Fort Lewis Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253-582-3000
- Website
- fortlewistaxi.org
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More Questions & Answers
SeaTac to Seattle Center train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Westlake station.
Yes, the driving distance between SeaTac to Seattle Center is 14 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from SeaTac to Seattle Center.
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