SEA Airport Transportation to the Crown Inn

You can choose between a taxi, rideshare, public transit or a prearranged shuttle, depending on the pickup arrangement and service you need.

For a direct pickup at the airport, taxis and rideshares have designated areas in the parking garage. Shuttle services have separate pickup instructions, and public transit requires you to reach the bus stops or Link station from the terminal.

SEA says arrival drives are often congested from 8 p.m. to midnight, while departure drives are often congested from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Allow extra time if your trip overlaps with those busy periods. For current service and pickup information, check the official site before you go.

At SEA, King County Metro bus stops are on International Boulevard and South 176th Street, beside the SeaTac/Airport Link light rail station. The airport’s ground-transportation map identifies Link light rail, public-transit bus stops, Sound Transit bus routes 560 and 574, and the train-to-plane shuttle.

From the terminal, follow the walkway at the north end of the airport parking garage’s fourth floor to the Link station, then cross the pedestrian bridge to International Boulevard. The bridge is open 24 hours a day; use the elevator or stairs on the station’s west side to reach the boulevard.

Northgate is about a 24-minute walk or a 4-minute drive from the Crown Inn. The guide to using Northgate Station from North Seattle can help you plan around that station once you are in the area.

Taxis, app-based rides and shuttles use different airport pickup points, so confirm your service before leaving the terminal. SEA offers metered taxis, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on the north and south curbs of the parking garage’s third floor.

The minimum taxi fare for trips originating at SEA is $20, and an additional $1 surcharge is allowed for on-demand taxis. Drivers accept cash, cards and various digital payment systems; ask your driver about specific payment options.

Lyft and UberX and UberPool pickups are at marked stalls 1–34 in the middle of the garage’s third floor. From the terminal, cross the skybridge one level below ticketing and one level above baggage claim, then go down one level. Uber Black passengers meet at the baggage-claim-level door they select.

For accessible taxi arrangements, call SP Plus Taxi Service at (206) 708-6504. Curbside pickup can be requested near Skybridge 2 by Door 10 or Skybridge 5 by Door 22 at baggage-claim level.

Scheduled airporters pick up on Arrivals Drive at baggage-claim level near Door 00, by TSA Checkpoint 1. Premier Airport Shuttle by Capital Aeroporter offers paid, prearranged shared door-to-door and private-van service in Greater Puget Sound and Western Washington.

It also runs scheduled shared shuttles every 30 minutes between SEA and downtown Seattle hotels. Check with the provider for operational updates.

Airport arrival and departure drives can be congested during the periods SEA identifies, so consider that when deciding when to set off.

If you are driving yourself, use your navigation app for directions and check current traffic before leaving the airport. The airport’s ground-transportation map can help you identify the airport roads and pickup areas before you start.

Where do you catch a taxi at SEA?

Taxi stands are on the north and south curbs of the parking garage’s third floor. SEA’s metered taxi service operates around the clock.

Where is the rideshare pickup area at SEA?

Lyft and UberX and UberPool pickups use marked stalls 1–34 in the middle of the parking garage’s third floor. Uber Black pickups meet at the baggage-claim-level door selected in the app.

Are there shuttle services from SEA to Seattle?

Yes. Premier Airport Shuttle offers prearranged shared and private-van service, as well as scheduled shared shuttle service every 30 minutes between SEA and downtown Seattle hotels.

Can you take public transit from SEA?

Yes. The airport connects passengers to Link light rail and King County Metro bus stops beside the station. The bus stops are reached by crossing the pedestrian bridge to International Boulevard.