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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).

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Last updated: 2026-07

Last verified: September 2026·By AirConnect Editorial·Fact-checked against Seattle-Tacoma International Airport authority + local transit operators + on-the-ground reports
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)

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Driver 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