There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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 SeaTac/Airport to U Districttram 1 Line
1h 6m$6Drive 18 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridgecar 18 mi
28 min$4–5Line 597 bus, line 5 bus
- Take the bus from SeaTac Station to 3rd Ave & Pine Stbus 597
- Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Pine St to Phinney Ave N & N 58th Stbus 5
1h 6m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridgetaxi 18 mi
28 min$60–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle (SEA) to Phinney Ridge18 mi
28 min$40–55Tram, line 5 bus
- Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphonytram 1 Line
- Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Union St to Phinney Ave N & N 58th Stbus 5
1h 12m$6
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) station to Phinney Ridge. However, there are services departing from SeaTac Station and arriving at Phinney Ave N & N 58th St via 3rd Ave & Pine St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at U District via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Phinney Ridge is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge without a car is to tram which takes 1h 6m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac Station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac/Airport station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at 3rd Ave & Pine St station.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Phinney Ridge, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to U District every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SeaTac Station to Phinney Ave N & N 58th St via 3rd Ave & Pine St in around 1h 6m.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to U District
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Symphony
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from SeaTac Station to 3rd Ave & Pine St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle (SEA) to Phinney Ridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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Booking & Getting There
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at U District station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge is 18 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Phinney Ridge.
There are 1335+ hotels available in Phinney Ridge.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Phinney Ridge. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





