There are 5 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach 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 Rainier Beachtram 1 Line
19 min$6Drive 7.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beachcar 7.5 mi
13 min$2Line 560 bus, line 106 bus
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Renton TC - Bay 1bus 560
- Take the bus from Renton Transit Center - Bay 9 to Martin L King Jr Way S & S Henderson Stbus 106
53 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beachtaxi 7.5 mi
13 min$27–33Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Rainier Beach7.5 mi
13 min$70–90
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $27 - $33.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach. However, there are services departing from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 and arriving at Martin L King Jr Way S & S Henderson St via Renton Transit Center - Bay 9. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach. However, there are services departing from SeaTac/Airport and arriving at Rainier Beach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Rainier Beach is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach without a car is to tram which takes 19 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 19 min to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach, including transfers.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from SeaTac/Airport station.
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Renton TC - Bay 1 station.
What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Rainier Beach, WA, USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Rainier Beach every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Martin L King Jr Way S & S Henderson St via Renton TC - Bay 1 and Renton Transit Center - Bay 9 in around 53 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from SeaTac/Airport to Rainier Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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 Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Renton TC - Bay 1
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from Renton Transit Center - Bay 9 to Martin L King Jr Way S & S Henderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Rainier Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $70–90
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- $27–33
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
Fort Lewis Taxi
- Phone
- +1 253-582-3000
- Website
- fortlewistaxi.org
King Cab
- Phone
- +1 253-474-8294
- Website
- kingcabnw.com
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Rainier Beach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Rainier Beach.
There are 1175+ hotels available in Rainier Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Airport (SEA) and Rainier Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








