Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 8:16 am Post subject: GETTING THERE/AROUND IN SEATTLE / SEATTLE TRANSPORTATION
GETTING THERE/AROUND IN SEATTLE
GETTING THERE
By Air
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ( SEA ) ( +1 206 431 4444/ http://www.portseattle.org ) provides nonstop service and connections to destinations around the world from airlines including:
Metro Transit ( +1 800 542 7876/ http://transit.metrokc.gov ) has several bus routes providing daily service from the airport to areas throughout Seattle.
Sound Transit ( +1 800 201 4900/ http://www.sountransit.org ) offers public transportation throughout Seattle, King County and surrounding counties via rail and bus.
Downtown Airporter ( +1 206 626 6088/ http://www.graylineofseattle.com ) provides service to and from the airport for $8.50 one way. The shuttle runs daily 5:30a-midnight. Other shuttles include:
Taxis and limousines can easily be located on the third floor of the parking garage. For more information on cabs call +1 206 246 9999 and to arrange for a limousine call +1 206 431 5904.
Amtrak ( +1 800 872 7245/ http://www.amtrak.com ), located at 303 S Jackson Street, provides service to Seattle via several national routes including Amtrak Cascades, Coast Starlight and Empire Builder.
By Bus
Greyhound ( +1 800 231 2222/ http://www.greyhound.com ) accesses Seattle from major cities around the country. The downtown bus station ( +1 206 628 5526 ), located at 811 Stewart Street, is open daily 6:30a-12:30a.
By Car
Approach Seattle from the east by Interstate 90, and from the north and south via Interstate 5.
GETTING AROUND SEATTLE
The Metro Transit ( +1 206 553 3000/ http://transit.metrokc.gov ) offers public bus service throughout Seattle and its surrounding communities. A Seattle landmark is the nation's first tunnel for dual-power buses that runs throughout the heart of downtown. The tunnel stops are included in the free ride area of downtown Seattle.
The Seattle Monorail ( +1 206 905 2600/ http://www.seattlemonorail.com ) provides transportation from downtown to Seattle Center. The monorail runs weekdays from 7:30a-11p and weekends 9a-11p.
Some of the major cab companies servicing Seattle include:
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