Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Downtown Seattle (Westlake Station), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Sound Transit Link 1 Line (SeaTac/Airport – Downtown Seattle) usually runs every 8-15 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Seattle, United States

Drop-off

Downtown Seattle (Westlake Station)

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Fastest

Sound Transit Link 1 Line (SeaTac/Airport – Downtown Seattle)

metro · 8-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Sound Transit Link 1 Line (SeaTac/Airport – Downtown Seattle)
Headway: 8-15
Backup: King County Metro bus via SeaTac/Airport Link station (various routes) · 10-30m

Note

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.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: King County Metro bus via SeaTac/Airport Link station (various routes)
Mode: bus
Freq: 10-30m
Note: 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.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Sound Transit Link 1 Line (SeaTac/Airport – Downtown Seattle)
Mode: metro
Freq: 8-15m
Note: 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.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Downtown Seattle (Westlake Station), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Sound Transit Link 1 Line (SeaTac/Airport – Downtown Seattle) usually runs every 8-15 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.