The average train between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Space Needle takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Space Needle. The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Space Needle at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at SeaTac/Airport and take an average of 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

45 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change

45 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle. However, there are services departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport station and arriving at Space Needle station via Westlake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac/Airport station.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Westlake station.
The distance between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Space Needle is 20.2 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Westlake every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min.