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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to Seattle, WAby bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Seattle, WA by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from SeaTac Station to 4th Ave S & S Jackson Stbus bus 597
    30 min
    $3–26

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Int'l Dist/Chinatowntram tram 1 Line
    34 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Seattle, WAtaxi taxi 12.6 mi
    19 min
    $40–55

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Seattle (SEA) to Seattle, WArideshare rideshare 12.6 mi
    19 min
    $40–55

  5. Drive  12.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to Seattle, WAcar car 12.6 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

Seattle Airport (SEA) to Seattle, WA by bus

Calendar91Weekly Buses
Duration30 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.4 mi
  • Duration: 30 min

What companies run services between Seattle Airport (SEA), USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a bus from SeaTac Station to 4th Ave S & S Jackson St every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Int'l Dist/Chinatown every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min.

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