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How to get from Northgate Station to Seatac by bus and light rail?

From Northgate Station to Seatac by bus and light rail

To get from Northgate Station to Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from Northgate Station station to Tukwila International Boulevard station. Next, take the A LINE bus from Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1 station to International Blvd & S 188th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

63min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - A LINE
Walk to Seatac
Leaves from Northgate Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Northgate Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Tukwila International Boulevard
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tukwila International Blvd Station - Bay 1
    ID 60921
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - A LINE
    Wait for bus
    A LINE
    Downtown Federal Way Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Blvd & S 188th St
    ID 61100
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Seatac
    Walk to
    Seatac
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Northgate Station to Seatac by bus and light rail via 1 LINE and 161

To get from Northgate Station to Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from Northgate Station station to Seatac/Airport Station station. Next, take the 161 bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 station to S 188th St & International Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

69min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 161161
Walk to Seatac
Leaves from Northgate Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Northgate Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1
    ID 61080
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Kent Station Seattle Tacoma International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S 188th St & International Blvd
    ID 53501
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Seatac
    Walk to
    Seatac
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Northgate Station to Seatac

The distance between Northgate Station, Seattle - Tacoma, WA and Seatac, Seattle - Tacoma, WA is approximately 23.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northgate Station to Seatac by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle - Tacoma, WA – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Alternative route from Northgate Station to Seatac by bus and light rail via 1 LINE and 161

To get from Northgate Station to Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA, take the 1 LINE light rail from Northgate Station station to Seatac/Airport Station station. Next, take the 161 bus from International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1 station to S 188th St & International Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

69min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 161161
Walk to Seatac
Leaves from Northgate Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Northgate Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Seatac/Airport Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1
    ID 61080
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Kent Station Seattle Tacoma International Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S 188th St & International Blvd
    ID 53501
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Seatac
    Walk to
    Seatac
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northgate Station to Seatac?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line A LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northgate Station to Seatac?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Northgate Station and Seatac?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Northgate Station to Seatac?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Federal Way Downtown station near Northgate Station in Seattle to Tukwila International Boulevard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tukwila International Boulevard station near Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Northgate Station to Seatac by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Northgate Station in Seattle and Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Northgate Station to get to Seatac?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Federal Way Downtown station near Northgate Station in Seattle.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Northgate Station and Seatac?

    Get off the light rail at the Tukwila International Boulevard stop, which is closest to Seatac in Seattle - Tacoma, WA.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Northgate Station to Seatac?

    The ride from Northgate Station to Seatac costs $5.75.