Do you need an ORCA card to ride the light rail Seattle?
Do you need an ORCA card to ride the light rail Seattle? Sound Transit requires fares on all buses and trains, except for youth 18 and under. Use your ORCA card or the Transit GO Ticket app for touch-free payment.
How much is the light rail from SeaTac to downtown Seattle?
Save time, fuel and money with Seattle's Link light rail system! Link light rail connects downtown Seattle to SeaTac Airport with 11 stops in between. The ride only takes 37 minutes from Airport to Westlake Center and costs only $3.00 each way (Youth 6-18: $1.50; Seniors 65+ & Disabled: $1.00).
Can you eat on the light rail Seattle?
Basic rules for bus and train passengers Hold personal items, store in overhead racks or under the seat. Respect the privacy of other passengers. Use audio/video equipment only with headphones. Carry food and drinks in closed containers.
Can I get an ORCA card at Seatac?
ORCA cards are available for purchase in the vending machines located in the Sea-Tac light rail station. For more information about public transit options to and from Sea-Tac International airport, visit the Port of Seattle's transit information page.
Does anyone pay for light rail Seattle?
There are no turnstiles, so passengers are supposed to either buy a ticket or tap their pre-paid card. But so few riders are paying, fares are currently covering just 5% of the system's operating costs, a fraction of the 40% mark Sound Transit set as a requirement.
Where do you catch the light rail to downtown Seattle?
You can catch the Light Rail at SEA Airport and ride it to the Westlake Station in downtown Seattle.
Can I use my Orca card on my phone?
The myORCA app works together with the ORCA card so you can manage your card from anywhere 24/7, add funds and passes in real-time and optimize your payment experience.
Which light rail stop is closest to pike place market?
What's the nearest light rail station to Pike Place Market in Seattle? The nearest light rail station to Pike Place Market in Seattle is University Street Station. It's a 3 min walk away.
Can I pay cash for light rail Seattle?
You can buy a one-way ticket or an all day/round trip ticket for Link light rail or Sounder at all Link light rail stations and Sounder stations. You can pay with cash or a credit/debit card. Of course, the easiest way to pay is with an ORCA card.
How to get to Pike Place Market from airport?
Take one direct light rail from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Pike Place Market in Seattle: take the 1-LINE light rail from Seatac/Airport Station station to Westlake Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $3.00.
Can you take the light rail downtown Seattle?
Link light rail Link travels from Northgate, the University of Washington, downtown Seattle, southeast Seattle, SeaTac Airport and Angle Lake, 20 hours a day, 7 days a week. Link trains run every 8, 10 or 15 minutes depending on the time of day. Service is available from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
How far is the walk from light rail to Seatac?
The distance from the station to the terminal is 950 feet or 316 yards. It's about a seven to nine minute walk from the Alaska Airlines baggage claim. 1.57 times the height of the Space Needle (without the stairs!)
How does Seattle light rail work?
Link trains offer two-way, rapid service 20 hours each day. Trains leave every seven to eight minutes during peak periods and every 10 minutes during midday and evening hours. Light rail trains operate in their own right of way and provide a 36-minute ride between Sea-Tac Airport and downtown Seattle.
How to get a free ORCA card in Seattle?
Seattle Housing Authority residents may request a free ORCA card by emailing [email protected] or calling (206) 615-3551.