How to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle by bus and light rail?

From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle by bus and light rail

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle in Seattle, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the 1 LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to Sodo Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 590 bus and finally take the 4 bus from 3rd Ave & Seneca St station to 5th Ave N & Broad St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

61min$7.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 590590
Bus - 44
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Seatac/Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Stadium
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Sodo Station
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Wy & Lander St
    ID 666
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 590590
    Wait for bus
    590
    Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    4th Ave & Seneca St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 558
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Seattle Pacific University Downtown Seattle
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave N & Broad St
    ID 4220
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle by bus and light rail via 1 LINE and 8

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle in Seattle, take the 1 LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to Mount Baker Station station. Next, take the 8 bus from Mt Baker Tc station to Denny Way & 5th Ave N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

75min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 88
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Seatac/Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Stadium
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mount Baker Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mt Baker Tc
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Seattle Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denny Way & 5th Ave N
    ID 2300
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle

The distance between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle and Space Needle, Seattle is approximately 16.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle and the nearest public transit station is Seatac/Airport Station.

Bus stations close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:

  • Seatac Station
  • International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 2
  • International Blvd & S 176th St - Bay 1

Public transit stations close to Space Needle, Seattle

Space Needle is located at Space Needle, Seattle and the nearest public transit station is Denny Way & 6th Ave N.

Train stations close to Space Needle:

  • Seattle Center

Bus stations close to Space Needle:

  • Denny Way & 6th Ave N
  • Denny Way & 6th Ave
  • 5th Ave N & Broad St

Ferry stations close to Space Needle:

  • Seattle

Related Routes

Alternative route from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle by bus and light rail via 1 LINE and 8

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle in Seattle, take the 1 LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to Mount Baker Station station. Next, take the 8 bus from Mt Baker Tc station to Denny Way & 5th Ave N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

75min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 88
Walk to Space Needle
Leaves from Seatac/Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1 LINE1 LINE
    Wait for light rail
    1 LINE
    Stadium
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Mount Baker Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mt Baker Tc
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Seattle Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Denny Way & 5th Ave N
    ID 2300
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 590, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Space Needle?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle?

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Stadium station near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac to Sodo Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Sodo Station station near Space Needle in Seattle.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac and Space Needle in Seattle by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to get to Space Needle?

    Get on the 1 LINE light rail from the Stadium station near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Space Needle?

    Get off the light rail at the Sodo Station stop, which is closest to Space Needle in Seattle.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle?

    The ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle costs $7.75.