SEA to Seattle City Center
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Destination
Downtown Seattle (Westlake Station)
Seattle city center
Fastest route
Sound Transit Link 1 Line (SeaTac/Airport – Downtown Seattle)
metro · every 8-15min
Updated
Nov 2025
Verified info
Quick verdict
Sound Transit Link 1 Line (SeaTac/Airport – Downtown Seattle)
Frequent light rail between SeaTac/Airport Station and downtown Seattle, including International District/Chinatown, Pioneer Square and Westlake stations in about 35–40 minutes. Operates roughly 05:00–01:00 Monday–Saturday and 06:00–00:00 Sundays/holidays with trains every 7–15 minutes depending on time of day.
Transport matrix
Sound Transit Link 1 Line (SeaTac/Airport – Downtown Seattle)
8-15mFrequent light rail between SeaTac/Airport Station and downtown Seattle, including International District/Chinatown, Pioneer Square and Westlake stations in about 35–40 minutes. Operates roughly 05:00–01:00 Monday–Saturday and 06:00–00:00 Sundays/holidays with trains every 7–15 minutes depending on time of day.
King County Metro bus via SeaTac/Airport Link station (various routes)
10-30mMultiple Metro routes from the bus stops at International Boulevard & S 176th St (by SeaTac/Airport Link station) connect to central Seattle and the International District with transfers. Best for budget travelers comfortable using trip planners rather than a single branded airport line.
Sound Transit Express buses (e.g. ST 560)
20-60mExpress buses serving the airport area from Burien, Renton, Bellevue and other suburbs stop at the south end of the main terminal or near the Link station, where riders can transfer to Link light rail for downtown. Useful if coming from or going to these suburbs while connecting with downtown-bound rail.
Seattle-Tacoma Airport Taxis
on-demandmMetered taxis are available on the 3rd floor of the parking garage with dispatch-managed queues. Typical rides to downtown Seattle take 20–35 minutes depending on traffic and operate 24/7.
Uber / Lyft (SEA Airport)
on-demandmApp-based rideshare pickups are on the 3rd floor of the parking garage at signed Ride App zones. Provides direct 24/7 service to downtown Seattle in about 20–35 minutes depending on traffic and surge pricing.
Sound Transit Link 1 Line (SeaTac/Airport – Downtown Seattle)
Frequent light rail between SeaTac/Airport Station and downtown Seattle, including International District/Chinatown, Pioneer Square and Westlake stations in about 35–40 minutes. Operates roughly 05:00–01:00 Monday–Saturday and 06:00–00:00 Sundays/holidays with trains every 7–15 minutes depending on time of day.
King County Metro bus via SeaTac/Airport Link station (various routes)
Multiple Metro routes from the bus stops at International Boulevard & S 176th St (by SeaTac/Airport Link station) connect to central Seattle and the International District with transfers. Best for budget travelers comfortable using trip planners rather than a single branded airport line.
Sound Transit Express buses (e.g. ST 560)
Express buses serving the airport area from Burien, Renton, Bellevue and other suburbs stop at the south end of the main terminal or near the Link station, where riders can transfer to Link light rail for downtown. Useful if coming from or going to these suburbs while connecting with downtown-bound rail.
Seattle-Tacoma Airport Taxis
Metered taxis are available on the 3rd floor of the parking garage with dispatch-managed queues. Typical rides to downtown Seattle take 20–35 minutes depending on traffic and operate 24/7.
Uber / Lyft (SEA Airport)
App-based rideshare pickups are on the 3rd floor of the parking garage at signed Ride App zones. Provides direct 24/7 service to downtown Seattle in about 20–35 minutes depending on traffic and surge pricing.
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bus
Multiple Metro routes from the bus stops at International Boulevard & S 176th St (by SeaTac/Airport Link station) connect to central Seattle and the International District with transfers. Best for budget travelers comfortable using trip planners rather than a single branded airport line.
10-30m
bus
Express buses serving the airport area from Burien, Renton, Bellevue and other suburbs stop at the south end of the main terminal or near the Link station, where riders can transfer to Link light rail for downtown. Useful if coming from or going to these suburbs while connecting with downtown-bound rail.
20-60m
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