Train Transfers To and From Seattle Airport

The cities of Seattle and Tacoma are linked to Sea-Tac via Link Light Rail. From either end of the Baggage Claim area in Seattle Airport, the gate or ticketing level passengers can follow the signs to 'Link Light Rail Station'. Via the escalator at the north end of the terminal you can access the right level to cross skybridge and get to the Airport Parking Garage's fourth floor. From there, simply continue left on the covered walkway and follow signs about 1,200 feet to the Link Light Rail Station.

If you don't want to walk with your baggage, there's also a free train-to-plane shuttle. The shuttle runs from 5.00 am to midnight every day of the week, starting from the Link Light Rail Station for the center of the Parking Garage. If you are a wheelchair user or have other mobility issues, there are services that will help you to get around Sea-Tac.

Train Services to Seattle

Operated by Sound Transit, the Link Light Rail network extends from the city of Sea-Tac to the University of Washington. It stops in South Seattle, the Stadium district, the International and Chinatown districts and Downtown locations. Red Line travels north and south between the airport and the University of Washington between the hours of 5.00 am to 1.00 am from Mondays to Saturdays. On Sundays the Red Line operates from 6.00 am to midnight only. Red Line trains arrive and depart every 6 to 15 minutes, depending on off-peak or peak time passenger traffic.

Adult Fares

If you're aged 19 to 64, you pay between $2.25 and $3.25 for your ticket, depending on your destination. Day passes are also available. They cost twice the one-way fare and are valid only on the date purchased and only between the stations displayed on your ticket. Downtown tunnel stations include Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square and the International District.

Seniors (Age 65+ and Tickets for Passengers with Mobility Issues)

If you fall into one or the other above category, you pay only $1.00 for all trips. You need to get a Regional Reduced Fare Permit though, which is given to you when you buy an ORCA card. You can get that from the Sound Transit website.

Young People's Fares (Ages 6 to 18)

You pay only $1.50 per person.

Kids (Ages 5 and less)

You go free, as long as you travel with a fare-paying adult.

Paying for your Ticket

You must purchase your ticket prior to boarding. Fares are distance based. You can buy with cash from a machine at the station, or pay with Visa or Mastercard credit or debit cards. You can also download the Sound Transit App via www.soundtransit.org or directly from an App Store.

General Rider Enquiries: +1-888-889-6368, TTY Relay 711, Monday - Friday, 7.00 am to 7.00 pm