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How to get fromSeattle Airport (SEA) to South Lake Unionby tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle Airport (SEA) to South Lake Union by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or shuttle

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Westlaketram tram 1 Line
    46 min
    $6

  2. Drive 14.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Seattle Airport (SEA) to South Lake Unioncar car 14.6 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 574 bus, line 578 bus

    1. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7bus bus 574
    2. Take the bus from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 to Eastlake Ave E & Stewart Stbus bus 578 / ...
    1h 21m
    $6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Seattle Airport (SEA) to South Lake Uniontaxi taxi 14.6 mi
    22 min
    $50–60

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Seattle-SEA to Seattle Lake Union SPB-LKErideshare rideshare 14.6 mi
    22 min
    $40–55

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Seattle, WA - Convention Centershuttle bus I-5 Corridor Northbound / ...
    30 min
    $4–26

  7. Line 560 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Westwood Village - Bay 2bus bus 560
    2. Take the bus from 25th Ave SW & SW Barton St - Bay 4 to Westlake Ave N & Harrison Stbus bus C Line
    1h 30m
    $6

Seattle Airport (SEA) to South Lake Union by bus and tram

Calendar404Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 16.9 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

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

Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Westlake every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 to Eastlake Ave E & Stewart St via Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 in around 1h 21m.

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