There are 7 ways to get from South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) by bus, tram, taxi, rideshare, car, or shuttle
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Line 124 bus
best- Take the bus from 3rd Ave & Bell St to Seatac Airport Acs & International Blvdbus 124
51 min$3Tram
- Take the tram from Capitol Hill to SeaTac/Airporttram 1 Line
57 min$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA)taxi 14.7 mi
20 min$50–65Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Seattle Lake Union SPB-LKE to Seattle-SEA14.7 mi
20 minDrive 14.7 mi
- Drive from South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA)car 14.7 mi
20 min$3–4Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Seattle-Tacoma International AirportI-5 Corridor Southbound / ...
25 min$4–26Bus, line 560 bus
- Take the bus from Westlake & Mercer 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 42m$6
South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) by tram and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to line 124 bus which costs $3 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $50 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 3rd Ave & Bell St and arriving at Seatac Airport Acs & International Blvd. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
No, there is no direct train from South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA). However, there are services departing from Capitol Hill and arriving at SeaTac/Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between South Lake Union and Seattle Airport (SEA) is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) without a car is to line 124 bus which takes 51 min and costs $3.
The line 124 bus from 3rd Ave & Bell St to Seatac Airport Acs & International Blvd takes 51 min including transfers and departs twice a week.
South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by King County Metro, depart from 3rd Ave & Bell St station.
South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Capitol Hill station.
South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) bus services, operated by King County Metro, arrive at Seatac Airport Acs & International Blvd station.
What companies run services between South Lake Union, WA, USA and Seattle Airport (SEA), USA?
King County Metro operates a bus from 3rd Ave & Bell St to Seatac Airport Acs & International Blvd twice a week. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, Sound Transit operates a vehicle from Capitol Hill to SeaTac/Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 41 min.
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Tram from Capitol Hill to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 206-553-3000
- Website
- King County Metro
Bus from 3rd Ave & Bell St to Seatac Airport Acs & International Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Westlake & Mercer to 25th Ave SW & SW Henderson St
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- King County Metro
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 866-235-5247
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
Shuttle from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–26
- Website
- Bellair Airporter
- Schedules at
- Airporter Schedules
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sound Transit
Bus from Westwood Village - Bay 4 to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Sound Transit
- Adult
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Seattle Lake Union SPB-LKE to Seattle-SEA
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) train services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at SeaTac/Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA) is 15 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from South Lake Union to Seattle Airport (SEA).
There are 1304+ hotels available in Seattle Airport (SEA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between South Lake Union and Seattle Airport (SEA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









