If you’ll be traveling to Seattle by air, Seattle-Tacoma (SeaTac) International Airport is the nearest airport to the University of Washington. Transportation options to and from the University of Washington (as well as parking info) can be found here.

TAXI CABS [Orange Cab, 206-522-8800; Yellow Cab, 206-622-6500]
All Seattle taxi cabs operate at the same rate, set by King County: $2.50 meter drop and $2.00 per mile. Extra-person charges may apply. For more information about local taxi service
see: www.seattletravel.com/taxi-seattle.html

AIRPORT SHUTTLE [Shuttle Express, 425-981-7000]
Shuttle Express is a 24-hour service providing pick ups and drop offs 24 hours a day. Reservations are highly recommended, however walk-ups at the airport are accepted. Rates are $19.00 one way (per person) between the airport and the University district. For more information visit: www.shuttleexpress.com



LIGHT RAIL
A great and inexpensive way of getting into town from the airport is Seattle’s new light rail system which opened in 2009. See: www.soundtransit.org

OTHER TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Bus - Metro
Washington State Ferries
Train - Amtrak
Road Conditions - Washington State Department of Transportation

MAPS
Seattle / Regional Maps
University of Washington Maps