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

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

To get from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle in Seattle, take the 1 LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to Westlake Station station. Next, take the MONORAIL train from Westlake Station station to Seattle Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Train - MONORAILMONORAIL
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
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westlake Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - MONORAILMONORAIL
    Wait for train
    MONORAIL
    Seattle Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle Center
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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, take the 1 LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to Symphony station. Next, 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 3 min.

63min
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
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
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Symphony
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 558
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Seattle Pacific University Downtown Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave N & Broad St
    ID 4220
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    290 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 16.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Space Needle by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Seattle – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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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, take the 1 LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to Symphony station. Next, 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 3 min.

63min
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
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
    Lynnwood City Center
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Symphony
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 558
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Seattle Pacific University Downtown Seattle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave N & Broad St
    ID 4220
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    290 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 60 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Train line MONORAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 4.

  • 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 one train line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

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

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Lynnwood City Center station near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac to Westlake Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Westlake 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 train?

    The total travel time between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seatac and Space Needle in Seattle by light rail and train is about 60 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 Lynnwood City Center 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 Westlake Station station, which is closest to Space Needle in Seattle.

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