How to get from Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station by bus and light rail?

Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station - Light Rail Schedule

The 1 LINE light rail from Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station runs from 1:11 AM to 12:55 AM, with departures every 5 min-3 hr 30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 3 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station by bus and light rail

To get from Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station in Tacoma, 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 Federal Way Downtown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 574 bus and finally take the 500 bus from Tacoma Dome Station - Zone D station to Pacific Ave & S 19th St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $7.00. The bus and light rail schedule from Seattle Airport SEA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Union Station on the Moovit app.

63min$7.00
Walk to light rail stationLight Rail - 1 LINE
1 LINE
Bus - 574574
Bus - 500
500
Walk to Union Station
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
    Federal Way Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Federal Way Downtown
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 7
    ID 4696
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 574574
    Wait for bus
    574
    Lakewood Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tacoma Dome Station - Zone H
    ID 3916
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tacoma Dome Station - Zone D
    ID 4173
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 500500
    Wait for bus
    500
    Tacoma
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pacific Ave & S 19th St
    ID 1902
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Union Station
    Walk to
    Union Station
    Tacoma, WA 98402
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station

The distance between Seattle Airport SEA, Tacoma and Union Station, Tacoma is approximately 21.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tacoma – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Seattle Airport SEA) and destination (Union Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Light Rail line 1 LINE, Bus line 574, Bus line 500.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

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

    The 1 LINE light rail line goes from Seatac/Airport Station near Seattle Airport SEA in Seatac to Federal Way Downtown station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Federal Way Downtown station near Union Station in Tacoma.

  • How long does it take to travel from Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Seattle Airport SEA in Seatac and Union Station in Tacoma by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

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

    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 Union Station?

    Get off the light rail at the Federal Way Downtown stop, which is closest to Union Station in Tacoma.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station?

    The ride from Seattle Airport SEA to Union Station costs $7.00.

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