There are 5 ways to get from Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA) by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Univ of Washington to SeaTac/Airporttram 1 Line
1h 1m$6Drive 16.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 16.7 mi
23 min$3–5Bus, line 560 bus
- Take the bus from Sr 520 & Montlake Blvd E to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 5bus 271 / ...
- Take the bus from Bellevue TC - Bay 6 to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus 560
1h 28m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA)taxi 16.7 mi
23 min$55–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Montlake to Seattle-SEA16.7 mi
23 min$40–55
Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA) by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Sr 520 & Montlake Blvd E and arriving at SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 via Bellevue TC - Bay 6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Univ of Washington and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Montlake and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 20 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.
The best way to get from Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to tram which takes 1h 1m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA), including transfers.
Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Sr 520 & Montlake Blvd E station.
Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Univ of Washington station.
Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 5 station.
What companies run services between Montlake, WA, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Univ of Washington to SeaTac/Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sr 520 & Montlake Blvd E to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 via Bellevue TC - Bay 6 in around 1h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Univ of Washington to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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 Sr 520 & Montlake Blvd E to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Sr 520 & Montlake Blvd E to Bellevue Transit Center - Bay 5
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Bellevue TC - Bay 6 to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Montlake to Seattle-SEA
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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
Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at SeaTac/Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 17 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Montlake to Seattle Airport (SEA).
There are 1421+ hotels available in Seattle Airport (SEA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montlake and Seattle Airport (SEA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









