Amtrak & Rail Travel
Relax and take it to the rails. One of the best ways to see the Pacific Northwest is by train. And there are a few different options to get you to where you need to go.
Link Light Rail
This is how to beat the traffic in Seattle. Ideal for the car-free traveler and one of the most popular forms of transit for visitors to Seattle Southside, the light rail can take you from the airport to downtown Seattle in just 30 minutes.
Three conveniently located stations connect Seattle Southside to Seattle’s popular attractions. Check out the stadiums, downtown, Capitol Hill and the University of Washington. The Angle Lake and Tukwila International Blvd. stations feature park & rides where you can leave your car for free. Also, many hotels offer free shuttle service to and from stations. One-way adult fares range from $2.25 to $3.25 Click here for timetables and fare information.
What is a Seattle ORCA Card?
These handy cards provide entrance to area buses, trains and ferries. It’s an electronic purse to use like cash to pay your fare. Anytime you use your card, the fare due is deducted. ORCA is accepted on most transit options in the Seattle area, including Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Transit, Kitsap Transit, Pierce Transit, Sound Transit and Washington State Ferries. Cards cost $5 and can be purchased by mail or online at www.orcacard.com.
| Light Rail Station | Address |
|---|---|
| Angle Lake | S. 200th St. & 28th Ave. S. |
| SeaTac/Airport | S. 176th St. & International Blvd. |
| Tukwila International Blvd. | S. 154th St. & Tukwila International Blvd. |
| Rainier Beach (permanently closed) | S. Henderson St. & |
| Othello | S. Othello St. & Martin Luther King Jr. Way S. |
| Columbia City | S. Edmunds St. & S. Alaska St. |
| Mount Baker | S. McClellan St. & Rainier Ave. S. |
| Beacon Hill | Beacon Ave. S. & 17th Ave. |
| SODO | S. Lander St. & SODO Busway |
| Stadium | S. Royal Brougham St. & SODO Busway |
| International District / Chinatown | S. Jackson St. & 7th Ave. S. |
| Pioneer Square | James St. & 3rd Ave. |
| University Street | University St. & 3rd Ave. |
| Westlake | Pine St. & 4th Ave. |
| Capitol Hill | Broadway E. & E. John St. |
| University of Washington | Montlake Blvd. NE & NE Pacific Pl. |
| U District | Brooklyn Ave. NE & NE 43rd |
| Roosevelt | 12th Ave. NE & NE 67th St. |
| Northgate | 1st Ave. NE & 103rd St. |
Link Light Rail Questions
Q: How much does it cost to ride the Seattle Light Rail?
A: Children under 5 ride free, and one-way adult fares for Seattle Link Light Rail range from $2.25 - $3.25
Q: How fast does the Light Rail go in Seattle?
A: The top speed is 55 mph on longer stretches and 35 mph on city streets.
Q: How do you pay to ride Seattle Light Rail?
A: You can buy a one-way ticket or an all day/round trip ticket for Link light rail at all Link light rail stations and Sounder stations. You can pay with cash or a credit/debit card, but the easiest way to pay is with an ORCA card.
Q: Is it possible to take Seattle Light Rail to Pier 91 from Seattle Airport?
A: Yes, it's possible, but it takes about 75 minutes. To get from Seattle Airport to Pier 91 in Seattle, take the 1-LINE Light Rail from the Sea-Tac Airport Station to Pioneer Square Station. Then take the Route 24 or 33 bus from 3rd Ave & James Street stop to Magnolia Bridge & Pier 91 stop.
Q: Is it possible to take Seattle Light Rail to Pier 66 from Seattle Airport?
A: Yes, it's easy and quick. You can catch the Light Rail at SEA Airport and ride it to the Westlake Station in downtown Seattle. Then it’s only a 10-minute walk to Cruise Terminal 66 through a part of downtown Seattle popular with tourists.
Sounder Train
Sounder trains travel between Lakewood and Seattle, with stops in South Tacoma, Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, Auburn, Kent and Tukwila.