There are 5 ways to get from Seattle Center to SeaTac by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram via Seattle Center
best- Take the tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram 1 Line
50 min$3–6Line 124 bus
- Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Cedar St to Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 2bus 124
1h 12m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seattle Center to SeaTactaxi 14.8 mi
20 min$45–60Drive 14.8 mi
- Drive from Seattle Center to SeaTaccar 14.8 mi
20 min$3–4Tram
- Take the tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram 1 Line
1h$3
Seattle Center to SeaTac by foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Center to SeaTac is to tram which costs $3 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Center to SeaTac is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Center to SeaTac. However, there are services departing from 3rd Ave & Cedar St and arriving at International Blvd & S 170th St via Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Westlake and arriving at SeaTac/Airport. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Seattle Center and SeaTac is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Center to SeaTac without a car is to tram via Seattle Center which takes 50 min and costs $3 - $7.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Seattle Center to SeaTac, including transfers.
Seattle Center to SeaTac bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 3rd Ave & Cedar St station.
Seattle Center to SeaTac train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Westlake station.
Seattle Center to SeaTac bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 2.
What companies run services between Seattle Center, WA, USA and SeaTac, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Westlake to SeaTac/Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from 3rd Ave & Cedar St to Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 2 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 51 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- kingcounty.gov
Bus from 3rd Ave & Cedar St to Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle Center to SeaTac train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at SeaTac/Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Center to SeaTac is 15 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Seattle Center to SeaTac.
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