Getting Here | Transportation Toolkit
The Arch building is at 705 Pike Street.
The main pedestrian entrance to Arch is on the corner of 7th Avenue and Pike Street, and the Arch drop-off points are 725 Pike (private/rideshare) and 800 Convention Place (bus).
The Summit building is at 900 Pine Street, just over a block away from Arch.
The main pedestrian entrance is on the corner of 9th Avenue and Pine Street, and the drop-off location is on 9th Avenue between Pine Street and Olive Way (private/rideshare and bus).
There are many ways to get here:
Drive and Park at the Center
The Arch parking garages are conveniently located just off Interstate 5 and can accommodate approximately 1,490 vehicles. We offer daily and monthly parking at the Arch Garage, which is attached to SCC Arch, and Freeway Park, which is adjacent. Summit's parking garage can accommodate a few hundred vehicles, and is available for daily parking.
For more information about parking in one of SCC's garages, including directions, hours, rates and monthly passes, please visit Parking Garage Information.
You can also book convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero. To reserve your parking spot, visit the Seattle Convention Center SpotHero Parking Page.
Link Light Rail
Sound Transit's Link light rail makes trips from Angle Lake Station to the Northgate station through downtown Seattle, making 16 stops along the way, including downtown Seattle and SEA Airport. Trains arrive every 8 to 15 minutes, depending on the time of day, and take about 40 minutes to travel between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Westlake Station in downtown Seattle.
Schedule
Mon-Sat, 5:00am–1:43am (last northbound train from the airport Westlake Station departs at 11:44pm)
Sun, 6:00am–12:34am (last northbound train from the airport to Westlake Station departs at 11:14pm)
Adult Fare
$2.25-$3.25 (ORCA cards) more
King Country Metro Transit
King County Metro Transit provides bus service in downtown Seattle and outlying neighborhoods in King County.
Schedule
Timetables and route maps can be found on the King County Metro Transit website.
Adult Fare
$2.75-$3.25 (ORCA cards) more
ORCA Cards
These transit passes can be used on streetcars, light rail, buses, and more. ORCA cards cost $3; load an all-day regional transit pass onto an ORCA card for $8. Transit pass value covers $3.50 per ride.
Seattle Streetcars
South Lake Union
The line connects the South Lake Union neighborhood to Seattle's vibrant downtown core, consisting of nine stops and stretches 1.3 miles, and is full of shops and restaurants as well as Lake Union's 12-acre waterfront park.
Schedule
Mon-Fri, 6am-9pm
Sat, 7am-9pm
Sun & Holidays, 10am-7pm
No service on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
First Hill
This line consists of 10 stops and stretches 2.5 miles, connecting to Link light rail at the Capitol Hill and International District stations, the Sounder Commuter Rail and Amtrak intercity rail at the King Street Station, and Metro Transit buses at several points.
Schedule
Mon-Fri, 5am-10:30pm
Sat, 6am-10:30pm
Sun & Holidays, 10am-8pm
Adult Fare
$2.25 (coins, credit, ORCA cards); $4.50 (all-day pass) more
Seattle Center Monorail
The iconic Seattle Center Monorail travels between Westlake Center in downtown and Seattle Center at the base of Queen Anne hill. Regular operating hours are between 7:30am and 11pm, Monday-Friday, and from 8:30am to 11pm, Saturday & Sunday. Trains depart every 10 minutes and the trip takes only 2 minutes each way. One-way fare for adults is $3.00. Schedules, information and FAQs are on the Seattle Center Monorail website.
Schedule
Mon-Thur, 7:30am-9:00pm
Fri, 7:30am-11:00pm
Sat, 8:30am-11:00pm
Sun, 8:30am-9:00pm
Fare
$3.00 (one way; ORCA cards accepted)
Taxis, Limos, Town Cars & Ride Sharing
At SEA Airport, taxis and ride-sharing companies are available on the third floor of the parking garage. One-way rides between the airport and downtown range from $40-$55. To arrange for a limo, town car or taxi ride in advance, use any of the travelers' information boards in baggage claim or visit the ground transportation information booth on the third floor of the parking garage. Contact our concierge team at the Seattle Visitor Center for referrals for specific transportation companies based on your personal travel needs.
In downtown Seattle, Lyft, Uber, and metered taxis offer in-city transportation from local drivers. All rides can be scheduled using smartphone apps.
Rental Cars & Car Sharing
All car rental companies providing service at SEA Airport are located in the off-site car-rental facility. Dedicated shuttle buses run 24/7 to pick up passengers outside baggage claim at the north and south ends of the main terminal. If you prefer to enjoy the city using public transit when first arriving, car rentals are available at multiple downtown Seattle locations. Ask our Seattle Visitor Center team for referrals or assistance.
Visitors can rent vehicles by the hour from Zipcar or by the minute from GIG Car Share.
Shuttles and Courtesy Vehicles
Ride-share, door-to-door vans, and airport shuttle services are available to passengers at the Ground Transportation Plaza on the third floor in the SEA Airport parking garage. Premier Airport Shuttle Seattle offers shared and private shuttle service starting from $33 per person to Downtown Seattle hotels and also offers regularly scheduled Seattle cruise ship transfers. Hotel courtesy shuttles pick up and drop off passengers on the 3rd floor of the airport parking garage at Islands 1 & 2.
Bike & Scooter Sharing
Seattle is a bike and scooter-friendly city. If you're visiting, it's easy to find a ride no matter where you are. Open your Uber app and select the '2-Wheels' option from the top menu to quickly and easily reserve a nearby Lime bike or scooter for $1, plus varying rates per minute. All rentals are dockless and include an electric assist that provides a boost up to 15mph. Or try VEO's Cosmo-e bike, suitable for a range of physical abilities and preferences. The Cosmo-e provides users with the option of pedaling or using the throttle to get where they need to go.
Electric scooters also dot the streets of Seattle, adding an alternative way to move through the city. Keep an eye out for options from Bird, Superpedestrian, and SPIN to enjoy this unique, app-based mode of transportation.
Access free helmets for adults at the following two businesses located in the Seattle Convention Center during regular business hours:
- Bombo Italian Kitchen at the Summit building
- Juicy Café at the Arch at 705 Pike building
Travel by Rail
Five train routes service Seattle's King Street Station, just south of downtown.
Sound Transit's Sounder commuter train spans Everett, north of Seattle, to Lakewood, south of Tacoma.
Amtrak has three routes:
Rocky Mountaineer offers a high-end travel option between Seattle; Vancouver, BC; and the Canadian Rockies.
Need additional guidance on transportation options? Please email us. We'll do our best to help.