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How to get fromSeattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Downtown Seattleby bus, tram, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Downtown Seattle by bus, tram, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Line 570 bus

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    1. Take the bus from International Blvd & S 180th St to 3rd Ave & Madison Stbus bus 570
    36 min
    $3

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Pioneer Squaretram tram 1 Line
    45 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Downtown Seattletaxi taxi 12.8 mi
    19 min
    $45–55

  4. Drive 12.8 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Downtown Seattlecar car 12.8 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

  5. 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

  6. Line 124 bus

    1. Take the bus from Seatac Airport Acs & International Blvd to 3rd Ave & Madison Stbus bus 124
    43 min
    $3

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport, WA to Virginia Mason- 9th Ave & Spring Stbus bus Dungeness Line
    57 min
    $23–27

Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Downtown Seattle by foot and tram

Calendar815Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.4 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport, WA, USA and Downtown Seattle, WA, USA?

Sound Transit operates a bus from International Blvd & S 180th St to 3rd Ave & Madison St every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a vehicle from SeaTac/Airport to Pioneer Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min.

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