There are 5 ways to get from Seattle - Lake Union 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 16m$9Drive 15 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 15 mi
22 min$3–4Bus, line 560 bus
- Take the bus from Valley St & Fairview Ave N to 25th Ave SW & SW Henderson Stbus C Line
- Take the bus from Westwood Village - Bay 4 to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2bus 560
1h 54m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA)taxi 15 mi
22 min$50–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle Lake Union SPB-LKE to Seattle-SEA15 mi
22 min
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Valley St & Fairview Ave N and arriving at SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 via Westwood Village - Bay 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Westlake and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Seattle - Lake Union and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to tram which takes 1h 16m and costs $9.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA), including transfers.
Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from Valley St & Fairview Ave N station.
Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Westlake station.
Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at 25th Ave SW & SW Henderson St station.
What companies run services between Seattle - Lake Union, 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, you can take a vehicle from Seattle - Lake Union to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2 via Valley St & Fairview Ave N, 25th Ave SW & SW Henderson St, and Westwood Village - Bay 4 in around 1h 54m.
- 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 Valley St & Fairview Ave N to 25th Ave SW & SW Henderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Westwood Village - Bay 4 to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle Lake Union SPB-LKE to Seattle-SEA
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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 - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at SeaTac/Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 15 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Seattle - Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA).
There are 1436+ hotels available in Seattle Airport (SEA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Seattle - Lake Union and Seattle Airport (SEA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









