Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Seattle — Transport Guide 2026
Seattle (SEA) is 22 km south of Downtown Seattle. Link light rail runs from arrivals to Downtown in 40 min for $3.50. Uber/Lyft $30-50. Alaska cruise-season arrivals need to transfer to Pier 66 or Pier 91 (30 min).
SEA22 km to cityUSDNorth America
Last updated: 2026-07
Cheapest
Link light rail ($3.50)
Fastest
Link light rail — 40 min to Downtown
Every transport option compared
Link light rail to Westlake (Downtown)
metro · Best for: Cheapest + reliable
Cost
$3.50
Time
40 min · 05:00-01:00
Frequency
Every 6-15 min
Walk 5 min from arrivals to SEA station on 4th floor.
Uber / Lyft
ride share · Best for: Direct + fast off-peak
Cost
$30-50
Time
30-45 min (traffic)
Frequency
On-demand
Taxi (metered)
taxi · Best for: Groups + luggage
Cost
$45-65
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
On-demand
Shuttle Express (share van)
shuttle · Best for: Hotel drop-off
Cost
$25-35
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.
Getting out of Seattle (SEA)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Frequently asked
How far is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport from Seattle?
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is 22 km from Seattle city centre.
What is the cheapest way from SEA to Seattle?
Link light rail ($3.50)
What is the fastest way from SEA to Seattle?
Link light rail — 40 min to Downtown