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

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 SEATTLE CENTER - WESTLAKE train from Westlake Station station to Seattle Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

54min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Train - SEATTLE CENTER - WESTLAKESEATTLE CENTER - WESTLAKE
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
    Northgate
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Westlake Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Train - SEATTLE CENTER - WESTLAKESEATTLE CENTER - WESTLAKE
    Wait for train
    SEATTLE CENTER - WESTLAKE
    Seattle Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Seattle Center
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 University Street Station station. Next, take the 3 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 4 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

64min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 33
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
    Northgate
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University Street Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 558
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Downtown Seattle East Jefferson Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave N & Broad St
    ID 4220
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    220 yd • 3 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 16.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 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.

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 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 7th Ave N & Thomas St.

Train stations close to Space Needle:

  • Seattle Center

Bus stations close to Space Needle:

  • 7th Ave N & Thomas St
  • Denny Way & 6th Ave
  • 5th Ave N & Republican St

Ferry stations close to Space Needle:

  • Seattle

Related Routes

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 University Street Station station. Next, take the 3 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 4 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

64min$5.75
Light Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 33
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
    Northgate
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University Street Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd Ave & Seneca St
    ID 558
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Downtown Seattle East Jefferson Street
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    5th Ave N & Broad St
    ID 4220
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Space Needle
    Walk to
    Space Needle
    220 yd • 3 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 54 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line SEATTLE CENTER - WESTLAKE.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 1 LINE, Bus line 3.

  • 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 54 min.

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

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Northgate 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 54 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 Northgate 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.

  • 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 $5.75.

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