There are 5 ways to get from Lake Union to SeaTac by tram, bus (Flixbus), taxi, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram 1 Line
47 min$6Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus FlixBus 2110 / ...
1h$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Lake Union to SeaTactaxi 14.1 mi
18 min$45–60Drive 14.1 mi
- Drive from South Lake Union to SeaTaccar 14.1 mi
18 min$3–4Line 132 bus
- Take the bus from Wall St & 5th Ave to Burien Transit Center - Bay 6bus 132 / ...
1h 26m$6
Lake Union to SeaTac by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Union to SeaTac is to bus which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Lake Union to SeaTac is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $45 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Seattle and arriving at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Union to SeaTac. However, there are services departing from Westlake and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Lake Union and SeaTac is 16 miles. The road distance is 14.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Union to SeaTac without a car is to tram which takes 47 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Lake Union to SeaTac, including transfers.
Lake Union to SeaTac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Seattle station.
Lake Union to SeaTac train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Westlake station.
Lake Union to SeaTac bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport station.
What companies run services between Lake Union, 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Seattle to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Seattle to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from Wall St & 5th Ave to Burien Transit Center - Bay 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
A1 Seattle Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-466-9500
- Website
- a1seattletaxi.com
Farwest Taxi
- Phone
- +1 206-622-1717
- Website
- farwesttaxi.net
Seattle Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 206-622-6500
- Website
- seattleyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Union to SeaTac train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at SeaTac/Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Union to SeaTac is 14 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Lake Union to SeaTac.
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