The Seattle-Tacoma Airport information number is 206-787-5388.

Transportation

Light rail

The Link Light Rail runs through downtown Seattle and connects the UW Seattle campus to Seattle-Tacoma Airport. It is the least expensive way to get from the airport to the UW campus, with an adult fare of $3.25.

Normally the Link operates from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 a.m. to midnight on Sundays. To get to the SeaTac/Airport Station from the main airport terminal, follow the separated guide way through the garage. You must buy a ticket from a ticket machine before you get on the train. The machines accept cash and credit/debit cards.

Bus

For information on how to take a bus to the UW Seattle campus, visit the Metro Trip Planner. This site helps you determine where and when to catch buses by entering your beginning and end locations and times. You can also use Google Maps.

The cost to ride the bus is $2.75. Have exact change when you get on the bus because the bus driver will not give change. You can request a paper "transfer" which you can show as payment to the drivers of all following buses within the time marked on the transfer (usually about 2 hours).

Orca card

There is a $5 charge to get an Orca card and any amount from $5-$300 can be loaded onto the e-purse of the card. The money added is non-refundable. To use the Orca card on Link, tap the card on the reader when you board the train and again when you leave. This tells the reader how much should be deducted from the card total. To ride a bus, tap the card upon entering the bus. If you take a bus within 2 hours of riding Link, you will not be charged again for the bus ride.

Shuttle

Shuttle Express is a van service leaving from the garage area of the Main Terminal of the airport. Follow the signs for Ground Transportation. They will take you wherever you want to go and the cost depends on where you go. This service is open 24 hours daily and the waiting time is about 15-30 minutes. You may make a reservation online and they do accept walk-ups. Have your destination address ready. Go online or call 425-981-7000 for price quotes. There are discounted fares for more than one person.

Taxicab

Taxicabs from the airport to downtown cost approximately $30.00 for one person. There are discounted fares for more than one person. It costs more to go to the University District.

Hotels

There are several hotels in the University District at a variety of price points, all of which are within walking distance of campus.  Visitors are encouraged to explore a variety of accommodation options and determine the best fit for their needs and budgets.  

1. College Inn
   4000 University Way NE
   Seattle, WA 98105
   206-633-4441
    
2. University Inn
   4140 Roosevelt Way NE
   206-632-5055
   800-733-3855
    
3. Silver Cloud Inn
   5036 25th Ave NE
   206-526-5200
   800-205-6940
    
4. The Graduate Hotel
   4507 Brooklyn Ave NE
   206-634-2000
    
5. Watertown Hotel
   4242 Roosevelt Way NE
   206-826-4242
   866-944-4242
    
6. Residence Inn
   4501 12th Avenue NE
   206-322-8887