There are 6 ways to get from Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA) 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 Westlake to SeaTac/Airporttram 1 Line
1h 7m$6–10Drive 14.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 14.8 mi
21 min$3–4Line 131 bus
- Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Bell St to Burien Transit Center - Bay 6bus 131 / ...
1h 42m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA)taxi 14.8 mi
21 min$50–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle Center to Seattle-SEA14.8 mi
21 min$40–55Line 132 bus
- Take the bus from Wall St & 5th Ave to Burien Transit Center - Bay 6bus 132 / ...
1h 49m$6
Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA) by foot, train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from 3rd Ave & Bell St and arriving at SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 via Burien TC - Bay 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Seattle Center and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via Westlake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Seattle Center and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 17 miles. The road distance is 14.9 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to tram which takes 1h 7m and costs $6 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA), including transfers.
Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 3rd Ave & Bell St station.
Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Westlake station.
Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Burien Transit Center - Bay 6 station.
What companies run services between Seattle Center, WA, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), USA?
Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Westlake to SeaTac/Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, King County Metro operates a bus from 3rd Ave & Bell St to Burien Transit Center - Bay 6 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Westlake to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 3rd Ave & Bell St to Burien Transit Center - Bay 6
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Wall St & 5th Ave to Burien Transit Center - Bay 6
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle Center to Seattle-SEA
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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
Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at SeaTac/Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 15 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Seattle Center to Seattle Airport (SEA).
There are 1280+ hotels available in Seattle Airport (SEA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle Center and Seattle Airport (SEA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.