Transportation Options In Seattle, WA
Ways to move around the Seattle area.
Sound Transit - Schedules, fares, guide, trip planner and maps. Offers safe and reliable regional train, light rail and bus service.
Sound Transit -- Link Light Rail Stations: - SeaTac Airport, Tukwila, Othello,Columbia City, Mt. Baker, Beacon Hill, SODO, Stadium, International, Pioneer Square, University Street, Westlake Center, Capitol Hill, and U. Washington.
Sound Transit -- Express Buses - Offers 28 very quick routes between major cities and job centers.
Sound Transit -- Everett Train - Runs north from Seattle to Everett and back.
ORCA Card -- "One Regional Card for All" - A computer chip e-purse card allows you to move all around without bringing cash. Use for bus, light rail, train and ferry.
Bus -- Airport Shuttle Express - Pick up and drop off to your door or airport.
Bus -- Greyhound System - For longer distance travel, Greyhound offers redesigned buses with Wi-Fi, outlets, more legroom plus greater safety.
Bus -- Quick Shuttle - Affordable, reliable shuttle buses to Vancouver, BC from airport or hotels.
Bus -- DART Buses (Dial-a-Ride Transit) - Vans that service neighborhoods, for short and flexible hops.
Bus -- Microsoft Connector Shuttle - Several pickup stops, to the Redmond Campus.
Bus -- Rapid Ride (The big red busses) - Very fast, very often, for the commuter.
Monorail - Departs every 10 minutes from Seattle Center and Westlake Station Downtown.
Streetcars -- South Lake Union, First Hill, Capitol Hill & Downtown - You'll enjoy the ride on these bright shiny trolley cars of purple, red, orange and lime green.
Amtrak Cascades Train - A beautiful ride from Vancouver BC to Eugene with multiple stops along the way.
Ferries - All about the ferry system which make you almost feel like you're on a cruise.
Ferries -- Route Map - Drive the car on, ride your bicycle on, or just walk on.
Ferries -- Water Taxi - Ride the "foot ferry" from Downtown to West Seattle.
Uber -- Upscale Taxi Alternative - Your "on-demand" private driver.
Yellow Taxi - Take a taxi anywhere in the Seattle area.
Limousines - Luxury town cars and stretch limos for weddings, business or other special events.
Car Sharing -- ZipCar - Wheels when you want them, slightly different than car renting.
Car Sharing -- Car2Go - Spontaneity on wheels, rent by the minute, or the hour, or the day
Ride Sharing - Carpooling is another way to get around.
Parking Permits - Special street parking privileges in residential neighborhoods.
Park & Ride Lots - One more option, just park the car and ride the bus.
Parking Near SeaTac Airport - Park N Jet - Secure, web reservations, free shuttle service, valet, self service.
Google Trip Planner - User-friendly destination directions for driving, public transportation, biking, walking and flying.
WalkScore - Walk for exercise rather than spending your time on a treadmill in the gym.
Burke Gilman Trail - For walkers, runners, cyclists, skaters, commuters
Bicycling - Maps, trail routes, racks, etiquette, street markings.
Bicycle Rentals - Rent quality bikes for short periods.