How to get from Seattle Airport SEA to Elma by bus, light rail and train?

Seattle Airport SEA to Elma - Light Rail Schedule

The 1 LINE light rail from Seattle Airport SEA to Elma runs from 4:51 AM to 12:05 AM, with departures every 10-15 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 41 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Seattle Airport SEA to Elma by bus, light rail and train

To get from Seattle Airport SEA to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 1 LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the COAST STARLIGHT train and finally take the 45 bus from Centralia - Amtrak station to W Main & 2nd Westbound station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 41 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Seattle Airport SEA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Elma on the Moovit app.

221min
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
Bus - 4545
Leaves from Seatac/Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Seattle
    ID SEA
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - COAST STARLIGHTCOAST STARLIGHT
    Wait for train
    COAST STARLIGHT
    Los Angeles
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Centralia Amtrak Station
    110 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centralia - Amtrak
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4545
    Wait for bus
    45
    Elma Transit Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station W Main & 2nd Westbound
    Ride to bus station
    W Main & 2nd Westbound
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle Airport SEA to Elma

The distance between Seattle Airport SEA, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Elma, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 120.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 221 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle Airport SEA to Elma by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Seattle Airport SEA to Elma

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Seattle Airport SEA to Elma using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seattle Airport SEA) and destination (Elma), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Seattle Airport SEA to Elma?

    The fastest way takes 221 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Train line COAST STARLIGHT, Bus line 45.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Seattle Airport SEA and Elma?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 41 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Seattle Airport SEA to Elma?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Seatac/Airport Station near Seattle Airport SEA in Seatac to Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station near Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle Airport SEA to Elma by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle Airport SEA in Seatac and Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail, train and bus is about 3 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Seattle Airport SEA to get to Elma?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Seatac/Airport Station near Seattle Airport SEA in Seatac.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Seattle Airport SEA and Elma?

    Get off the light rail at the Int'L Dist/Chinatown Station, which is closest to Elma in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

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