Public Transport
Seattle, Washington
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The ORCA transit cards are the most convenient way to pay the fare on streetcars, light rail, buses and more. King County Metro Transit: The “Metro” public bus system operates throughout Seattle and King County. Metro's Route 99 connects Seattle's International District, Pioneer Square, First Avenue destinations including the Seattle Art Museum and Pike Place Market, and Elliott Bay waterfront attractions such as the Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle Aquarium and ferry services. Visit Metro Online for a route map and timetable. South Lake Union Streetcar: The South Lake Union Streetcar links Seattle's downtown core to the South Lake Union neighborhood and the new 12-acre Waterfront Park. Seattle Center Monorail: The nation's first full-scale commercial monorail system provides a fun, two-minute link from downtown Seattle to the Seattle Center daily. The Seattle Center station is across from the Space Needle. In downtown Seattle, catch the monorail at Westlake Center at Fifth Avenue and Pine Street. Sound Transit: Link Light Rail connects downtown Seattle with Sea-Tac International Airport, making interim stops in Southeast Seattle neighborhoods. Sounder Commuter Trains operate between downtown Seattle, Tacoma and Everett.
Tourist Information
When visiting any city in the U.S., make sure to always carry a valid ID with you, and adhere to the traffic regulations that might differ from your own country.
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