Getting Right here
When you’re flying into SEA Airport, you couldn’t ask for a greater connection to the town: the airport’s Hyperlink gentle rail station is a straightforward, coated stroll or roll from the terminal. Trains go away each eight to 10 minutes a lot of the day, and hook up with a big and rising community of Seattle’s most attractive neighborhoods (see under). It takes about 40 minutes to get from the airport to downtown, which is faster and cheaper than rideshare.
Hyperlink gentle rail is the best way to go when you’re touchdown at SEA Airport. courtesy Sound Transit
Not flying? Take into account a practice. Amtrak trains arrive at King Avenue Station daily from Los Angeles, Chicago, Eugene, and Vancouver, B.C. – with extra native Sounder trains coming from cities between Lakewood and Everett.
Taking a practice to King Avenue Station places you proper between Seattle’s stadiums, Pioneer Sq., and Chinatown-Worldwide District – an unimaginable touchdown spot. Photographer: Rachael Jones
Bus choices additionally abound, whether or not you’re searching for long-distance transportation on operators like Greyhound and Megabus, or regional transportation on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Pierce Transit (Pierce County), or Group Transit (Snohomish County).
Seattle’s many water transportation choices ought to come as no shock, with a number of day by day ferries to Downtown Seattle from Bremerton and Bainbridge Island, and to Fauntleroy from Southworth and Vashon Island. Water taxis and quick ferries additionally join locations in King and Kitsap Counties, and when you’re coming from Victoria, B.C., think about the FRS Clipper.
Taking the ferry is a must-do, and a good way to reach in Seattle.
Arguably, probably the most unimaginable solution to land in Seattle is by seaplane. Kenmore Air, Harbour Air, and Friday Harbor Seaplanes fly from places throughout western Washington and Canada.
Seaplanes supply unparalleled views of the islands and waterways we’re privileged to name house.
Neighborhoods to Discover
Seattle’s coolest neighborhoods are well-connected to transit. Amongst them are the downtown neighborhoods served by the Seattle Streetcar, to not point out the broader community of neighborhoods alongside the Hyperlink gentle rail. When you’ve bought some flexibility deciding the place to remain, think about neighborhoods that fall alongside these maps.
The nearer you might be to downtown, the extra transit choices you’ll have, particularly in instantly adjoining neighborhoods like Pioneer Sq., Capitol Hill, and South Lake Union. That stated, there are a number of charming neighborhoods additional out with nice connections. College District, Beacon Hill, and Columbia Metropolis all fall alongside the sunshine rail and supply unbelievable parks, cafes, bars, and retailers.
The Beacon Hill gentle rail station is simply steps away from blocks of well-liked retailers, bars, and eating places.
You might additionally goal one among Seattle’s many sought-after neighborhoods served by quick and frequent RapidRide buses, like hip Ballard, leafy Inexperienced Lake, quiet Madison Valley, and grungy White Middle. West Seattle is one other unbelievable possibility, with not solely its personal RapidRide line, however its personal water taxi and ferry terminal.
Seattle’s cutest bus cease? The RapidRide C line drops you proper on the cozy Fauntleroy ferry terminal subsequent to Lincoln Park in West Seattle.
Professional suggestions:
- Use the OneBusAway app to see how far-off your bus is from a specific cease.
- Don’t neglect to test the gap and elevation between your lodging and the principle transit cease(s) you’re planning to make use of. Components of Seattle are hilly, and AccessMap turns out to be useful in case your navigation app doesn’t present elevation.
- Obtain the Lime app when you plan to make use of the various e-bikes and scooters scattered round Seattle. It’s the town’s most outstanding operator.
Cost
Welcome information to guests: you should use an ORCA card on all of Seattle’s transit programs. When you’re planning to take transit for greater than someday, I like to recommend both buying an ORCA card in particular person – they’re obtainable on the airport gentle rail station – or ordering one earlier than your journey.
Carrying an ORCA card makes it straightforward to get round city, no matter transit system you employ.
No ORCA card? No downside. Use the Transit GO Ticket app to purchase day passes or single journey tickets for a similar worth.
Good to know:
- Guests 18 and below journey all Seattle transit programs without spending a dime.
- The Seattle Monorail is privately operated and expenses a $2.00 charge for teenagers 6-18. Children 5 and below journey free.
- The Washington State Ferries don't settle for day passes.